Causes
Causes of a rotator cuff injury include:
- Direct blow to the shoulder area
- Falling on an outstretched arm
-
Chronic degenerative wear and tear on the tendons
- Arthritis may decrease the space for the tendons
- Chronic instability of the humerus may traumatize the tendons
-
Repetitive overhead motion of the arm such as in:
- Swimming
- Baseball (mainly pitching)
- Tennis
Please be aware that this information is provided to supplement the care provided by your physician. It is neither intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice. CALL YOUR HEALTHCARE PROVIDER IMMEDIATELY IF YOU THINK YOU MAY HAVE A MEDICAL EMERGENCY. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider prior to starting any new treatment or with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Copyright © 2012 EBSCO Publishing All rights reserved.
More Rotator Cuff Injury Information
Improved
480 HealthChanged
215 LivesSaved
160 LivesPopular this Week
- Rotator Cuff Injury? Here Are Your Options, Part 2 0 reads 0 comments
- Rotator Cuff Surgery, Is This An Outpatient Procedure? - Dr. Rockwood, Jr. (VIDEO) 0 reads 0 comments
- After A Rotator Cuff Injury, When Can A Woman Return To Her Active Lifestyle? - Dr. Rockwood, Jr. (VIDEO) 0 reads 0 comments
- Rotator Cuff Injuries, Do Women Recover Well From These? - Dr. Rockwood. Jr. (VIDEO) 0 reads 0 comments
Connect with Women Like You 43 Women Care About this Condition
You're not alone. Connect with other women who are going through what you're going through, who understand and are here for you!
+ Join this Community
