Weightlifer Shoulder
What is Weightlifer’s Shoulder?
Weightlifter’s shoulder is a painful deterioration of the distal end of the clavicle (collar bone). It is an overuse phenomenon that causes tiny fractures along the end of the clavicle. A breakdown of the bone occurs.
Symptons of Weightlifer’s Shoulder
- Pain and tenderness
- Weakness
Causes of Weightlifer’s Shoulder
- Reptitive trauma or stress
- Excessive traction
- History of shoulder injury
Treatment for Weightlifer’s Shoulder
- Physio-Therapy
- Surgery