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Shoulder Impingement
Repeated overhead movements of the arm can cause the rotator cuff to come into contact with the outer edge of the shoulder blade near the attachment of the collarbone (known as the Acromion. This can lead to inflammation and swelling of the rotator cuff causing a secondary condition called tendonitis. The swollen rotator cuff can become pinched or impinged under the acromion.
Risk Factors
repeated overhead arm movementsrepeated overhead liftingsuffering from rheumatoid arthritis
Symptomsshoulder to elbow painpain at night, especially when laying on injured sidearm weaknessdecreased range of motion of the shouldernormally suffer from secondary conditions of tendinitis and bursitis
Treatmentsrestice (used within the first 24 to 72 hours)modify activity/worknon-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)conservative sports chiropracticsoft tissue therapies / massagephysical therapycortizone injectionssurgery
Preventionavoid repetitive overhead activitiesperform regular exercises to improve strength and flexibility of the rotator cuff
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