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Shoulder Impingement

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Shoulder impingement syndrome, also called subacromial impingement, painful arc syndrome, supraspinatus syndrome, swimmer's shoulder, and thrower's shoulder, is a clinical syndrome which occurs when the tendons of the rotator cuff muscles become irritated and inflamed as they pass through the subacromial space ...

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This video explains shoulder impingement syndrome, also called subacromial impingement, painful arc syndrome, supraspinatus syndrome, swimmer's shoulder and thrower's shoulder. It describes the syndrome as occurring when the tendons of the rotator cuff muscles become irritated and inflamed as they pass through the subacromial space.

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  • Gives the alternative names for shoulder impingement syndrome, including subacromial impingement and painful arc syndrome
  • Notes the names swimmer's shoulder and thrower's shoulder
  • Explains the syndrome as rotator cuff tendons becoming irritated and inflamed in the subacromial space

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This video presents “Shoulder Impingement” — Shoulder impingement syndrome, also called subacromial impingement, painful arc syndrome, supraspinatus syndrome, swimmer's shoulder, and thrower's shoulder, is a clinical syndrome which occurs when the tendons of the rotator cuff muscles. Whether you are preparing for a procedure, studying the technique, or learning how a condition is assessed, the recording shows the process as it is performed in practice.

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