Shoulder impingement can often present like, or even contribute to Rotator Cuff Syndrome. However, there are some key differences that change the rehabilitation process. There are multiple forms of impingement (internal, external, primary, secondary), but often symptoms are felt when lifting the arm above shoulder height, across one’s body, or behind their back. These motions often produce a ‘pinching’ of tissue structures in the shoulder, with subsequent pain. Contributing factors to impingement are structural make-up, daily activities-including work duties, poor scapular positioning, muscle imbalances and poor posture. Our skilled clinicians perform a detailed screen to pinpoint our patient’s contributing factors, and create an individualized program to rehab the issues.
