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Shoulder Impingement Syndrome: Treatment Guideline

Posterior (back) view

Shoulder Impingement Syndrome is a term used to describe pain and inflammation in the front and outside of the shoulder, which is a result of repetitive micro-traumas to the rotator cuff (supraspinatus tendon), biceps tendon, or subacromial bursa. All of these structures are considered to be “soft” tissue.  In an efficient shoulder, when the arm is lifted overhead, the head of the humerus moves lower within the joint, providing more space…

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