An injury to a ligament of the shoulder when the joint is carried through a range of motion greater than normal, but without dilocation or fracture; or an injury resulting from tensile force to muscle or tendon of the shoulder.
Symptoms:
Swelling in the shoulder
Pain in the shoulder
Loss of ROM in the shoulder
Causes:
Fall on an outstretched arm
Direct blow
Faulty posture
Sudden shoulder movement
Keeping arms elevated for an extended period of time
