Acute: Excessive ball throwing or other
overhead activities during work or sport
can lead to acute tendinitis. Chronic:
Degenerative diseases like arthritis or
repetitive wear and tear due to age, can
lead to chronic tendinitis.
burisitis
excessive use of the shoulder
leads to inflammation and
swelling of the bursa between the
rotator cuff and part of the
shoulder blade known as the
acromion subacromial bursitis
tendon tears
These tears may be partial or may
completely split the tendon into two
pieces. In most cases of complete
tears, the tendon is pulled away
from its attachment to the bone.
common injuries
Rotator cuff
biceps tendon
impingement
occurs when the top of the shoulder
blade (acromion) puts pressure on the
underlying soft tissues when the arm is
lifted away from the body.
instability
the head of the upper arm
bone is forced out of the
shoulder socket. This can
happen as a result of a
sudden injury or from
overuse.
arthiritis
osteoarthritis, also known as "wear and tear" arthritis.
Symptoms, such as swelling, pain, and stiffness,
typically begin during middle age. Osteoarthritis
develops slowly and the pain it causes worsens over
time
fracture
Fractures are
broken bones.
commonly involved
with: scapula , clavicle
and humerus
Management of
shoulder joint
diseases
Management in primary care is
usually conservative:
1- Physiotherapy and
steroid injections.2- early
referral for orthopaedic
input.
Calcific tendonitis:
Treatment NSAIDs,
corticosteroids, physiotherapy,
aspiration or lavage.
Glenohumeral disorders:
glenohumeral injection
Acromioclavicular disease :
Acromioclavicular injury usually
responds to rest and simple
analgesia
Swimmer’s Shoulder
Syndrome
represents a chronic irritation
of the shoulder soft tissues
(tendons, muscles, ligaments)
stages and
diagnosis
Stage 3: Pain is noticeable during
practice, immediately after practice
throughout the rest of the day.
Diagnosis: Because of the
swimmer’s facial expressions,
apprehension behavior and body
gestures Stage
Stage 1: mild prolonged pain
and discomfort several hours
after exertion Diagnosis:
based only on history of
where and when it hurt.
2 Pain exists during and
following the workout
Diagnosis : by specialized
tests
stage 4: pain is chronic
and unchanging
treatment
During Acute Phase: apply ice rest the
shoulder Oral anti-inflammatory
medications supportive taping
therapist-administered therapeutic
modalities
After Acute Phase: Rehabilitation
exercise program for the rotator cuff
Working with a physical therapist
Sports Medicine
area of medical practice
concerned with the
treatment of injuries
resulting from athletic
activities
excellent resources for the
individual who wishes to
become active or begin an
exercise program.