Definition:

Arthritis characterized by erosion of articular cartilage of the shoulder, which becomes soft, frayed, and thinned with eburnation of suchondral bone and outgrowths of marginal osteophytes; pain and loss of function result.

Symptoms:

• Swelling in the shoulder
• Pain in the shoulder
• Development of osteophytes
• Pain with movement of the shoulder
• Pain in the shoulder with sleeping
• Loss of ROM in the shoulder

Causes:

• Wear and tear arthritis
• Age related

Treatment:

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