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Shoulder impingement syndrome is a very common disorder. It is caused by compression of the tendons of the rotator
cuff between a part of the shoulder blade and the head of the humerus. Impingement syndrome results in shoulder pain
that can extend from the top of the shoulder to the elbow. In the beginning, the pain occurs whenever the arm is raised
over the head. While the pain may not occur when the arm is at rest, it may flare up when sleeping because of pressure
on the shoulder area. This condition can become a chronic inflammatory problem that may lead to a weakening of the
tendons of the rotator cuff.
At Everybody Physical Therapy a thorough evaluation is performed on each individual patient. From this evaluation a
treatment program and patient specific goals are set in a team approach. The team approach includes the patient as an
active participant. The goals and treatment program are chosen based on the particular needs of the individual. Patients
are instructed in how to protect the shoulder with activities they want to return to whether it be mopping the floor or
playing basketball. A strengthening, flexibility, and overall stabilization program is established with emphasis
on patient education and prevention.
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