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Shoulder Stiffness

Definition:
Nonspecific term for limited shoulder mobility, often due to muscle cramps and spasm accompanied by pain.
Symptoms:
  • Loss of active ROM and passive ROM
  • Shoulder weakness
  • Pain in the shoulder
Causes:
  • Frozen shoulder
  • Muscle strain
  • Fracture
  • Rotator cuff tear
  • Labrum tear
  • Bursitis
  • Tendinitis
  • Arthritis
  • Bone spur
  • Previous surgery
Treatment:
  • ROM and stretching exercises
  • Posture program
  • Shoulder stabilization
  • Upper extremity strengthening