Sprains and Strain of Coracoacromial Ligament

Definition:
An injury to the coracoacromial ligament when the joint is carried through a range of motion greater than normal, but without dislocation or fracture; or an injury resulting from tensile force
Purchase 3 Phases

Symptoms
  • Swelling in the shoulder
  • Bruising
  • Muscular atrophy from long standing disuse may be present when comparing the injured to the non-injured shoulder.
  • Point tenderness on the coraco humeral ligamant
  • Loss of ROM in the shoulder
  • Looseness of the shoulder
Causes
  • Direct trauma to the shoulder
  • Falling onto an outstretched arm
  • Overuse
  • Repeated attempts to lift or lower a heavy weight
  • Chronic degeneration
  • Faulty posture
Treatment
  • ROM and stretching
  • Shoulder stabilization exercises
  • Upper extremity strengthening
  • Posture program
Sprains and Strain of Coracoacromial Ligament Phase I

Purchase Phase

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

Sprains and Strain of Coracoacromial Ligament Phase II

Purchase Phase

  • Wall Slides
  • Prone Rotator Cuff Circuit
  • Superman Holds
  • Tband Shoulder Er At 90 Deg
  • Push Up Hold Top
  • Down Dog

Sprains and Strain of Coracoacromial Ligament Phase III

Purchase Phase

  • Push Ups
  • Hummers
  • Sumo Flies 3 Positions
  • Wall Slides
  • Prone Rows
  • Single Arm Push Up Holds
  • Push Up Hand Fire