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| Physical Therapy for Shoulder Pain |
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January 2013 |
The shoulder is a complex ball and socket joint mostly supported by ligaments and muscles. The shoulder is an extremely mobile joint allowing to reach in many directions. Pain in the shoulder can be caused by many factors such as: overhead activities, sports, poor sitting posture, trauma, mechanical / joint changes, and other factors. Some common terminology of shoulder problems are rotator cuff tendonitis, biceps tendonitis, shoulder bursitis, adhesive capsulitis, frozen shoulder, degenerative joint disease, and shoulder fractures.
Shoulder pain as the result of trauma may require medical attention. There are cluster of tests that can help the practitioner make a diagnosis for shoulder pain. Combination of Hawkins-Kennedy test, painful arc test, and weakness in external rotation (with arm at side) provides high probability for any degree of impingement syndrome. To diagnose a full thickness rotator cuff tear, the best combination of tests when all are positive, are the painful arc / drop-arm sign / and weakness in external rotation'.
The shoulder is a mobile joint and with this mobility comes lack of stability which makes it susceptible to injury and pain. By keeping the shoulder mobile and strong, pain can be abolished and future episodes of pain be avoided. Physical therapy can help. The process starts with an initial evaluation and treatment includes home exercises, ther-ex in gym, manual therapy, and use of modalities as needed.
(1. Park et al., from JOJS inc. volume 87A-Number 7 – July 2005). |