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Effusion of the Shoulder

Definition:
The escape of fluid from the blood vessels or lymphatic into the shoulder.
Symptoms:
  • Deep, aching pain in the shoulder
  • May feel warm to touch
  • Stiffness in the shoulder
  • Loss of ROM in the shoulder
Causes:
  • Trauma
  • Inflammation
  • Infection
  • Osteoarthritis
Treatment:
  • Cryotherapy
  • ROM and stretching exercises
  • Shoulder stabilization exercises
  • Shoulder strengthening exercises