Rotator Cuff Injury
| Symptoms | Different conditions include rotator cuff tendonitis, impingement syndrome and rotator cuff tear. |
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| Treatments | Physical therapy exercises, severe injuries may require surgical repair. |
Shoulder Separation
| Treatments | Immobilize shoulder, place forearm at right angle to chest, apply sling and tie it around neck. Control pain and swelling, and apply ice for 20 minutes. See a doctor if joint pain continues after 2 or 3 days. |
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Frozen Shoulder
| Symptoms | It is a condition characterized by stiffness and pain in shoulder joint. Symptoms also include immobility. |
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| Treatments | Stretching exercises, injection of corticosteroids and numbing medication. |
Instability of the Shoulder
| Symptoms | Occurs when head of the upper arm bone is forced out of the shoulder socket. Can happen due to overuse. |
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| Treatments | Activity modification, anti-inflammatory medication, physical therapy, and arthroscopy in more severe cases. |