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Impingement syndrome

Rotator cuff muscles

Shoulder separation - series

Pain - shoulder

• If you have had shoulder pain in the past, use ice and ibuprofen after exercising.
• Learn proper exercises to stretch and strengthen your rotator cuff tendons and shoulder muscles. A doctor or physical therapist can help.
• If you are recovering from tendinitis, continue to perform range-of-motion exercises to avoid "frozen shoulder."
• In sports-related activities, learn proper technique to prevent painful and expensive shoulder problems.

Braman JP, Tehrany AM, Flatow EL. Rotator cuff repair. Am J Orthop. 2005; 34(6): 267-270.

Paternostro-Sluga T, Zoch C. Conservative treatment and rehabilitation of shoulder problems. Radiologe. 2004; 44(6): 597-603.

Review Date: 06/08/2005
Reviewed By: Kevin B. Freedman, MD, MSCE, Sports Medicine, Orthopaedic Specialists, Bryn Mawr, PA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.