12/20/2025
Physical Therapy Guide to Shoulder Impingement Syndrome:
Shoulder impingement syndrome occurs as the result of chronic, repeated compression of the rotator cuff tendons. This impingement causes pain and movement problems. If left untreated, a shoulder impingement can lead to more serious conditions, such as a rotator cuff tear.
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Shoulder impingement syndrome (also called subacromial pain syndrome) occurs as the result of chronic, repeated compression of the rotator cuff tendons. It causes pain and movement problems.