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Lamine Coulibaly

Lamine Coulibaly, PT, DPT, OCS, ATC, is a physical therapist at a shoulder and upper-extremity clinic in Bellingham, Washington. A former competitive swimmer, his clinical casework centers on rotator cuff injuries and related joint conditions. He worked as an athletic trainer after finishing his undergraduate training at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, then earned his doctorate in physical therapy from the University of Central Arkansas. Coulibaly is board-certified as an orthopedic clinical specialist.

What Is an Articular-Sided Tear of the Rotator Cuff?Bones & Muscles
Shoulder Abduction: Biomechanics, Muscle Factors, and Force Shifts Bones & Muscles
What Is an Interstitial Tear of the Supraspinatus?Bones & Muscles
What Does Downsloping of the Acromion Mean?Bones & Muscles
Can You Swim With a Torn Rotator Cuff?Bones & Muscles
What 4 Tests If Positive Are Indicative of a Hip Labral Tear?Tests
How Long Should I Be Able to Hold My Arms Above My Head?Bones & Muscles
O’Brien’s Test vs. Empty Can Test for Shoulder Diagnosis Bones & Muscles
Rotator Cuff Tear Size Classification Explained Bones & Muscles
Full Can Test vs Empty Can Test for the Supraspinatus Tests
What Is Swimmer’s Shoulder? Symptoms and Causes Bones & Muscles
What Happens to Rotator Cuff Muscles After Reverse Replacement?Bones & Muscles
How to Prevent Swimmer’s Shoulder: Causes and Fixes Bones & Muscles
Is Shoulder Impingement the Same as Frozen Shoulder?Bones & Muscles
Jobe Test vs. Empty Can: What’s the Difference?Tests
3 Special Tests for Thoracic Outlet Syndrome Tests
Can I Play Tennis With Tennis Elbow?Bones & Muscles
Should I Wear a Sling for a Rotator Cuff Injury?Bones & Muscles
What Are the Signs That a Frozen Shoulder Is Thawing?Bones & Muscles
How to Treat Swimmer’s Shoulder and Prevent It Bones & Muscles
What Is the Hawkins Kennedy Test for Shoulder Pain?Tests
What Is a Full Thickness Rotator Cuff Tear?Bones & Muscles
What Damage Can You Do to Your Shoulder If You Fall on It?Bones & Muscles
Does Frozen Shoulder Require Surgery?Bones & Muscles
Which Is Worse: Frozen Shoulder or Rotator Cuff Tear?Bones & Muscles
What Causes Kienböck’s Disease?Bones & Muscles
Can Extensor Carpi Ulnaris Subluxation Heal Itself?Bones & Muscles
Does Shoulder Impingement Cause Neck Pain?Bones & Muscles
Is Swimming Good for a Frozen Shoulder?Bones & Muscles
How to Treat Swimmer’s Shoulder and Prevent Recurrence Bones & Muscles