The rotator cuff tendons when pinched between the ball and roof become painful and further perpetuate the condition. Impingement syndrome can also be caused by repetitive motion such as throwing.

Background Pathology of the soft tissues of the shoulder including the musculotendinous rotator cuff and subacromial bursa are extremely common and are a principal cause of pain and suffering.

We first became aware of “hanging” for the treatment of shoulder pain several years back. We read an article touting its benefits. The concept of hanging to treat shoulder pain was developed ...

Impingement refers to mechanical compression and/or wear of an athlete's rotator cuff tendons. The rotator cuff is actually a series of four muscles connecting the scapula (shoulder blade ...

Tennis shoulder, also known as rotator cuff tendonitis, swimmer's shoulder, pitcher's shoulder, or shoulder impingement syndrome, involves tearing and swelling of the rotator cuff. The rotator ...

Impingement is defined as the coracromial arch intruding on the rotator cuff tendons, subacromial bursa, or biceps tendon. A positive impingement test, discomfort at less than 45° abduction ...

Scapular-focused treatment may be effective in improving scapular muscle strength in patients with subacromial pain syndrome (SPS). No improvement in shoulder range of motion or rotator cuff muscle ...