Stiffness in the Shoulder

Definition:
Nonspecific term for limited shoulder mobility, often due to muscle cramps and spasm accompanied by pain.
Purchase 3 Phases

Symptoms
  • Loss of ROM in the shoulder
  • Swelling in the shoulder
  • Pain in the shoulder
Causes
  • Herniated disc in the neck
  • Neck pain
  • Muscle sprain/strain
  • Frozen shoulder
  • Acute myocardial infarction
  • Bursitis
  • Tendinitis
  • Labrum tear
  • Cartilage tear
  • Dislocation
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Impingement
  • Inflammation
  • Calcific tendinitis
Treatment
  • ROM and stretching exercises
  • Upper extremity strengthening
  • Posture program
Stiffness in the Shoulder Phase I

Purchase Phase

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

Stiffness in the Shoulder Phase II

Purchase Phase

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

Stiffness in the Shoulder Phase III

Purchase Phase

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