Page 2 - Tendonitis

If the injury is more of a high speed motion the
individual is at risk for a tear of the muscle.
How Can I Prevent This Injury?
• Avoid repetitive overhead activities.
• Use proper body mechanics and work ergonomics
to decrease the workload on your shoulder
muscles.
• Avoid any painful motions you may be
experiencing.
• Stretch before any high speed shoulder activities
(throwing, swimming, and pitching).
• Ice or cold compress should be applied while
resting for 10 to 15 minutes 2-3 times daily or
after aggravating activities.
Your Physical/Occupational Therapist
May Teach You The Following Exercises
Shoulder Pendulum:
Support your body with your pain free
arm on a table or chair. Allow your
injured arm to hang free in front of your
body. Gently swing your affected arm in
small circles 15 times then in the oppo-
site direction another 15 times. Do not
continue if pain increases with this movement.