Definition:

Symptoms:

• Pain in the front of the shoulder
• Pain with reaching overhead and to the side
• Decreased shoulder ROM
• Point tender on the biceps tendon

Causes:

• Repetitive shoulder motions including throwing or swimming
• Chronic inflammation of the biceps tendon
• Faulty posture

Treatment:

• Shoulder ROM and stretching exercises
• Postural program
• Shoulder stabilization strengthening