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Article ID	#18592
Title	A conservative approach to shoulder impingement syndrome and rotator cuff disease: a case report
URL	http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.clch.2005.04.001
Journal	Clin Chiropr. 2005 Dec;8(4):173-178
Author(s)	Will LA
Subject(s)	Rotator Cuff Shoulder Impingement Syndrome Shoulder Pain
Peer Review	Yes
Publication Type	Case Report
Abstract/Notes	As primary health care clinicians, chiropractors are increasingly providing assessment and treatment of many musculoskeletal disorders. Shoulder impingement syndrome refers to a condition whereby encroachment occurs to any of the structures running through the coracoacromial arch with particular involvement of the supraspinatus tendon. Repetitive overhead activity appears to be a significant contributing factor to impingement syndrome as well as simultaneously existing predisposing elements, such as tendinitis or subacromial spurs, collectively contributing to the development of this condition. Early introduction of conservative management is recommended for a beneficial and optimal outcome in patients with impingement syndrome. This case demonstrates the clinical treatment and successful outcome of a patient diagnosed with supraspinatus tendinitis and impingement syndrome following a conservative management approach using chiropractic treatment. This abstract is reproduced with the permission of the publisher; full text by subscription. Click on the above link for the journal record.

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