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Shoulder Tendinopathy(Shoulder Tendonitis; Shoulder Tendinosis; Bicipital Tendinopathy; Bicipital Tendonitis; Bicipital Tendinosis; Supraspinatus Tendinopathy; Supraspinatus Tendonitis; Supraspinatus Tendinosis; Pitcher's Shoulder; Swimmer's Shoulder; Tennis Shoulder)
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Cynthia M. Johnson, MA DefinitionShoulder tendinopathy is an injury to a tendon in the shoulder. Tendons connect muscle to bone, often near a joint. Tendinopathy makes it hard to move the shoulder due to:
CausesThe most common cause is overuse of a muscle and tendon. This can happen with repetitive motions such as reaching overhead or throwing. It may be caused by:
Risk FactorsThis problem is more common in people aged 30 years and older. People who do these activities are also at higher risk:
SymptomsSymptoms start slowly over time. Pain is often worse when using the shoulder. Common problems are:
DiagnosisYou will be asked about your symptoms and health history. A physical exam will be done. It will focus on the shoulders. This is often enough to make the diagnosis. Images may be taken. This can be done with: TreatmentIt may take weeks or months to heal. The goals of treatment are to ease pain and swelling. This may include:
SurgerySome people may need surgery to repair the tendon. The type of surgery depends on the injury. PreventionThis problem cannot always be prevented. Starting a new sport slowly may help lower the risk of injury. RESOURCES:Arthroscopy Association of North America http://www.aana.org Ortho Info—American Academy
of Orthopaedic Surgeons http://orthoinfo.org CANADIAN RESOURCES:Canadian Orthopaedic Association http://www.coa-aco.org Canadian Orthopaedic Foundation http://www.canorth.org References:
Biceps tendonitis and biceps rupture. EBSCO DynaMed website. Available at:
https://www.dyname.... Updated February 5, 2105. Accessed December 9, 2019.
Derry S, Wiffen PJ, et al. Topical analgesics for acute and chronic pain in adults—an overview of Cochrane Reviews. 2017 May 12;5:CD008609. Snyder GM, Mair SD, et al. Tendinopathy of the long head of the biceps. Med Sport Sci. 2012;57:76-89. Swimmer's shoulder. Cleveland Clinic website. Available at: ...(Click grey area to select URL) Accessed December 9, 2019. Shoulder impingement/rotator cuff tendinitis. Ortho Info—American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons website. Available at: ...(Click grey area to select URL) Updated February 2011. Accessed December 9, 2019. Last reviewed September 2019 by
EBSCO Medical Review Board
Laura Lei-Rivera, PT, DPT, GCS Last Updated: 8/11/2020 | |