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Shoulder Injuries

Overview:
Shoulder injuries are among the most common types of sports-related injuries. They include tendonitis and rotator cuff tears. In this program, you'll learn about how these injuries can be treated.

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Part One:

Shoulder injuries and athletes
Shoulder tendonitis -symptoms, causes and treatments
Rotator cuff tears-symptoms and causes

Part Two:

Treatments for rotator cuff tears:
- Cortisone injections
- Surgery
- Arthroscopic surgery
- Recovery including physical therapy
Shoulder dislocation
Stretching to prevent injuries

Guest:
Dr. James Dreese, a sports medicine specialist at the University of Maryland Medical Center and University of Maryland Orthopaedics at Kernan Hospital. Dr. Dreese is also an assistant professor of orthopaedics at the University of Maryland School of Medicine.

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