Shoulder
Weak, painful shoulder from tendon overload
Medical name: Rotator Cuff Tendinopathy
Overload or irritation of the tendons that stabilise the shoulder, common in overhead work and throwing sports.
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Typical signs
- Pain lifting the arm to shoulder height
- Weakness reaching overhead
- Ache on the outer upper arm
How physiotherapy helps
Progressive tendon loading — the strongest evidence-based treatment — plus scapular control and activity modification.
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