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.

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 ...

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 ...

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.

Researchers have found it difficult to calculate how many people suffer from rotator cuff tears as many tears are not reported or do not produce enough pain to be reported. There is an estimate of ...

The injections are performed in the subacromial space of the rotator-cuff for those with subacromial impingement syndrome.

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 ...