Sprains and Strain of Coracoacromial Ligament
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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
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
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