| What is the rotator cuff? It is a group of four tendons | | | | when you lift or rotate your arm. If your shoulder |
| and muscles which form the shoulder joint. When this | | | | "crackles" when you move it, you may also have it. |
| body part gets injured, it is the tendons that are | | | | Using a shoulder brace for a rotator cuff tear can be |
| actually injured. These are the tendons that connect | | | | very helpful. Shoulder braces for this injury can help |
| the muscles of the cuff to the bone. When these | | | | you keep your shoulder stable. This will help to |
| tendons tear or become inflamed, they cannot function | | | | immobilize your rotator cuff. Shoulder braces for a |
| correctly. | | | | rotator cuff tear will help you control your shoulder's |
| A cuff tear is a common cause of pain and disability | | | | range of motion. By doing so, these braces can help to |
| among adults. Most tears occur in the supraspinatus | | | | decrease the pain you feel. Shoulder braces for a |
| muscle, but other parts of the cuff may be involved. | | | | rotator cuff tear also help to improve your shoulder |
| What are the causes and symptoms of a torn rotator | | | | recovery. These shoulder braces can help improve |
| cuff? This cuff helps to stabilize your shoulder joint and | | | | your endurance. |
| allows you to lift and rotate your arm. It is made up of | | | | Some shoulder braces for a rotator cuff tear include |
| four muscles and their tendons. When these muscles | | | | braces such as: the Breg SlingShot 2 Brace, the Ossur |
| are overused, it can tear. You may tear it if you play | | | | SmartSling Shoulder Sling, and the DonJoy S.C.O.I. |
| sports like baseball, tennis, and rowing. If you are a | | | | Brace. The Breg and the Ossur both provide level III |
| weight lifter you may experience this injury. Repetitive | | | | (advanced) support and protection. The Breg costs |
| overhead motions can cause your it to tear. Normal | | | | $102.95, and the Ossur costs $94.95. The DonJoy |
| wear and tear can also damage it. | | | | provides level IV (maximum) support and protection, |
| If you have this injury, you may feel pain when you lift | | | | and it costs $499.94. The Ossur has received great |
| your arm. If you raise your arm and then feel pain | | | | customer reviews and was made with comfort, |
| when lowering it, you may have a torn rotator cuff. | | | | versatility, and ease of use in mind. |
| You may also have this injury if you feel weakness | | | | |