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Shoulder Sprain

Underlying Cause

Shoulder Sprain Underlying Cause

The most common cause of shoulder sprain is a force that bends or twists the shoulder beyond the normal range of motion.

Causes of shoulder sprain include:

Sports:

Baseball
Golf
Tennis

Occupational injuries
Automobile accidents
Falls

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Last Updated: Jul 29, 2008 References

Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD

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Shoulder Sprain References:

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Moynes DR. Prevention of injury to the shoulder through exercises and therapy. Clin Sports Med. 1983 Jul;2(2):413-22.
Wollman S. Patient education series. Sprains and strains. Nursing. 2003 Sep;33(9):47.