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Shoulder overuse
What can cause shoulder pain when raising the arm after swimming or ball sports?
Author: Dr. Jiwu Chen
Doctor’s answer
Repeated overhead activity can irritate the rotator cuff tendons and subacromial bursa. Early care may include adjusting training load and working on rotator cuff and shoulder-blade control. Persistent pain should be assessed.
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