upper limb exercisesTrapezitis is an inflammation of the trapezius muscle, which is located in the upper back and neck. Symptoms of trapezitis include pain and tenderness in the affected area, stiffness in the neck and shoulders, and difficulty moving the arms. The condition can be caused by ...
Neck and shoulder pain and injury are common ailments these days because most of us sit at a desk hunched over a computer screen for like 9 hours a day. And while rolling out and stretching are essential to getting rid of our knots and tight spots to lessen the pain, there is one esse...
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Physical therapy consists of gentle range-of-motion exercises with minimal or no strength training. • Physical therapy is variable in its effect on an arthritic shoulder and in some patients may lead to worsening of the pain. • Intra-articular corticosteroid injections (e.g., dexamethasone)...
By effectively expanding this space through improved alignment and mobility, the risk of impingement can be significantly reduced, leading to decreased pain and enhanced function.The neuromuscular exercises included in this protocol, such as Towel Slides and Scapular Clocks, aimed to enhance scapular ...
Pendulum exercises, then active-assisted range of motion can be performed by 2 weeks and progressed to active range of motion by 4 weeks. Resistive exercises can be performed by 6–8 weeks. Follow-up radiographs should be obtained weekly for 2 weeks. The fracture is unlikely to change ...
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Effects of manual therapy in addition to stretching and strengthening exercises to improve scapular range of motion, functional capacity and pain in patien... Background: The current study aimed to measure the effectiveness of manual therapy in addition to stretching and strengthening exercises in pati...
A 32-year female tennis player presents with pain over the dominant right shoulder. She describes an insidious onset of symptoms for over 2 years, and her coach has noticed that the shoulder has “dropped”. The pain is described anteriorly over the coracoid and also along the medial border...