Term
| Shoulder Impingement Syndrome |
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Definition
| This shoulder injury is caused by a decreased space in the glenohumeral joint, because of tendonitis or bursitis. |
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Term
| Falling on an extended arm. |
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Definition
| A lot of shoulder sprains, fractures, separations, and dislocations occur from this mechanism of injury. |
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Term
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Definition
| A sprain to the acromioclavicular or sternoclavicular joints is commonly known as this type of shoulder injury. |
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Term
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Definition
| A sprain to the glenohumeral joint, where the humeral head slides out of the glenoid fossa, but reduces itself quickly from a contraction of the rotator cuff muscles. |
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Term
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Definition
| A sprain to the glenohumeral joint, where the humeral head slides out of the glenoid fossa, but stays out until the athlete or a healthcare professional reduces it. |
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