Calcification of the Upper Arm

Definition:
A process in which tissue or noncellular material in the upper arm becomes hardened as the result of precipitates or larger deposits of insoluble salts of calcium, especially calcium carbonate and phosphate normally occurring only in the formation of bone and teeth.
Purchase 3 Phases

Symptoms
  • Pain in the upper arm
  • Loss of ROM in the upper arm
  • Stiffness in the upper arm
Causes
  • Arthritis
  • Overuse
  • Faulty posture
Treatment
  • ROM and stretching for the shoulder
  • Shoulder stabilization strengthening
  • Posture program
Calcification of the Upper Arm Phase I

Purchase Phase

  • Passive Shoulder Internal Rotation

  • Foam Wedge In Flexion

  • Foam Wedge In Abduction
  • Passive Shoulder Abduction

  • T Band Wall Push W ER

  • Thoracic Stretch III

  • Standing Posture
  • Sitting Posture

Calcification of the Upper Arm 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

Calcification of the Upper Arm Phase III

Purchase Phase

  • Push Ups

  • Hummers

  • Sumo Flies 3 Positions

  • Wall Slides

  • Prone Rows

  • Single Arm Push Up Holds

  • Push Up Hand Fire