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Conditions
Shoulder Strain
Category:
Diagnosis:
Description:
Predictors:
Shoulder
Shoulder Strain
Overuse or acute load causing micro‑injury and pain with limited motion; usually recovers quickly with guided care.
Pain with resisted movements; localized tenderness; mild swelling; no instability.
Non-Operative
Therapy:
Light Activities:
Moderate Activities:
Relative rest, ice/heat, stretching, progressive strengthening, graded return to activity.
2–4 weeks
4–6 weeks
Surgery
Surgery Probability:
Very low
Indications:
Recovery to Light Activities:
Recovery to Moderate Activities:
Sucess Rates:
Complication Rates:
Rare severe tears unresponsive to conservative care.
1–2 weeks for ADLs
4–6 weeks to moderate activities
Excellent with non‑operative care
4–6 weeks
Predictors:
Excellent with non‑operative care
Chronic pain <5%; re‑injury 5–10%
Helpful Devices
Reusable Cold Pack
Shoulder Compression Sleeve
Resistance Bands
Massage Ball
Topical Analgesic
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