Is sleep position associated with glenohumeral shoulder pain and rotator cuff tendinopathy: a cross-sectional study

Is sleep position associated with glenohumeral shoulder pain and rotator cuff tendinopathy: a cross-sectional study

Abstract Background Glenohumeral pain and rotator cuff tendinopathy (RCT) are common musculoskeletal complaints with high prevalence among working populations. The primary proposed pathophysiologic mechanisms are sub-acromial RC tendon impingement and reduced tendon blood flow. Some sleep postures m...

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Main Authors: Lincoln A. Holdaway, Kurt T. Hegmann, Matthew S. Thiese, Jay Kapellusch
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-11-01
Series:BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders
Subjects:
Sleep position
Rotator cuff tendinopathy
Glenohumeral pain
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12891-018-2319-9

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