What Causes Shoulder Impingement?

Abnormal scapular position and motion. that results from active arm movements is also a predisposing factor.

Poor Posture. Excessively rounded shoulders and flexed upper back (kyphosis) changes the orientation of the resting position and dynamic movement of the scapula.

Weakness of the rotator cuff. The primary function of the rotator cuff is to stabilise the ball and socket of the arm and maintain its position. Consequently, if the rotator cuff is weak, the dominant deltoid will glide the arm upwards too early and cause impingement against the roof of the socket.

The shape of the bones inside your shoulder play a major role in shoulder impingement. There are three shapes of the acromion identified in studies. Additionally,there is an increased likelihood (70% of the cases) of rotator cuff lesions that occur in the presence of a hooked acromion

Why shoulder rehabilitation exercises?

Shoulder rehabilitation exercises are generally used as nonoperative strategies. In fact, studies indicate that both shoulder rehabilitation exercises and manual therapy reduce pain and improve function.

Pilates exercise offers a variety of exercise programmes for shoulder impingement and gradual progressions that can help clients to return to a prior level of function.