Definition:

Symptoms:

• Minor pain that is present both with activity and at rest
• Pain radiating from the front of the shoulder to the side of the arm
• Sudden pain with lifting and reaching movements
• Athletes in overhead sports may have pain when throwing or serving a tennis ball
• Pain at night
• Loss of strength and motion
• Difficulty doing activities that place the arm behind the back

Causes:

• Overuse with overhead motions (swimming, throwing, tennis)
• Repetitive lifting
• Faulty posture
• Shoulder trauma
• Muscle imbalance

Treatment:

• ROM and stretching to shoulder
• Shoulder stabilization exercises
• Upper extremity strengthening
• Posture program