Rotator Cuff Tendinitis/Impingement

Definition:
Inflammation of the tendons attached to the rotator cuff.
Purchase 3 Phases

Symptoms
  • Minor pain that is present both with activity and at rest
  • Pain radiating from the front of the shoulder to the side of the arm
  • Sudden pain with lifting and reaching movements
  • Athletes in overhead sports may have pain when throwing or serving a tennis ball
  • Pain at night
  • Loss of strength and motion
  • Difficulty doing activities that place the arm behind the back
Causes
  • Overuse with overhead motions (swimming, throwing, tennis)
  • Repetitive lifting
  • Faulty posture
  • Shoulder trauma
  • Muscle imbalance
Treatment
  • ROM and stretching to shoulder
  • Shoulder stabilization exercises
  • Upper extremity strengthening
  • Posture program
Rotator Cuff Tendinitis/Impingement Phase I

Purchase Phase

  • Passive Shoulder Internal Rotation
  • Foam Wedge In Flexion
  • Foam Wedge In Abduction
  • Passive Shoulder Abduction
  • Swiss Ball Stretch
  • T Band Wall Push W ER
  • Thoracic Rotation
  • Standing Posture
  • Sitting Posture

Rotator Cuff Tendinitis/Impingement Phase II

Purchase Phase

  • Wall Slides
  • Prone Rotator Cuff Circuit
  • Superman Holds
  • Shoulder Ext Rot Scap Plane 90 Abd
  • Push Up Hold Top
  • Down Dog

Rotator Cuff Tendinitis/Impingement Phase III

Purchase Phase

  • Hummers
  • Push Up Knee Holds
  • Med Ball Push Up Circuit
  • Overhead Warrior
  • T Band Swim