Stiffness in the Upper Arm
Definition:
Nonspecific term for limited upper arm mobility, often due to muscle cramps and spasm accompanied by pain.
Symptoms:
- Loss of ROM in the upper arm
- Pain in the upper arm
Causes:
- Herniated disc in the neck
- Neck pain
- Muscle sprain/strain
- Frozen shoulder
- Bursitis
- Tendinitis
- Labrum tear
- Cartilage tear
- Osteoarthritis
- Impingement
- Inflammation
- Calcific tendinitis
Treatment:
- ROM and stretching exercises
- Upper extremity strengthening
- Posture program
Phase 1
Passive Shoulder Internal Rotation
Passive Shoulder Abduction
Phase 2
Passive Shoulder Abduction
Prone Rotator Cuff Circuit
Shoulder Ext Rot Scap Plane 90 Abd
Phase 3
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