SHOULDER JOINT
Impingement syndrome at the shoulder joint:
An impingement of the shoulder is referred to as the distance between humerus and bony shoulder has decreased to about 7 mm or less.
The ideal distance between the upper arm and the bony shoulder is approx. 15-17mm.
Causes:
The acromion can have a hook shape, but also causes like degenerative changes of the shoulder joint and accident can narrow the subacromial space.
Symptome:
An acute onset of pain, which occurs discreetly at rest and strengthens under stress (especially in overhead activities). The pain is described as lying deep in the joint and often strengthens at night, so that lying on the affected side is scarcely possible.
Therapy: