Physical Therapy for Shoulder Impingement

Dr . Erik Hohmann is a reputed sports injury specialist in Burjeel Hospital for Advanced Surgery Dubai, UAE.

Shoulder impingement Shoulder impingement is a common condition where the rotator cuff tendons or bursa in the shoulder become compressed or pinched. This can cause pain, weakness and limited movements. It is often caused by repetitive movements in athletes, manual workers but also in the normal population. Treatment include rest, physical therapy , anti-inflammatory medication (NSAID ...
Key Details About Physical Therapy For Shoulder Impingement Dr Erik Hohmann

[ Shoulder Impingement ] Part 3: In most cases initial treatment will consist of reducing pain using anti-inflammatory medication and restore movement and strength with physical therapy .
The shoulder consists of the humerus (upper arm bone), scapula ( shoulder blade) and the clavicle ( shoulder bone). The rotator cuff runs between the scapula and clavicle and inserts into the humerus. To avoid major impingement a lubricating sac reduces friction but impingement is a normal process.

9 Easy Physical Therapy Exercises for Shoulder Impingement
9 Exercises for Shoulder Impingement A bad case of shoulder impingement could land you in the physical therapy clinic, but truth be told, there are many things we do in the clinic that you can try at home. (…and at your own risk. Always consult a doctor first and stop the following exercises if your pain increases!)
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How to Relieve Shoulder Impingement (11 Physical Therapy Exercises)
Shoulder impingement causes misery for many. Daily tasks like reaching to top shelf are excruciating. It's even hard to sleep! But there's good news: conservative treatment, like physical therapy and doing the right exercises, can relieve pain and restore full shoulder function (1). What is Shoulder Impingement ? Shoulder impingement occurs when "soft tissues become painfully entrapped in ...
The first step in treating shoulder impingement is identifying the cause of the altered movements that result in compression. A physical therapist can evaluate your condition (see " Shoulder impingement tests") and teach you exercises to alleviate it.

PDF Rehabilitation Protocol for Shoulder Impingement
Phase I - Maximal Protection - Acute Phase Goals: Relieve pain and inflammation Normalize range of motion Re-establish muscular balance Improve posture Patient education & avoidance of aggravating activities



• Impingement is a chronic inflammatory process produced as the Rotator Cuff Muscles (supraspinatus, infraspinatus, teres major, and subscapularis) and the Subdeltoid Bursa are pinched against the coracoacromial ligament and the anterior acromion when the arm is raised above 90 degrees.