Naramata First Aid seminar on tennis related injuries proved to be a success in BC. Last week a lesson on first aid shoulder slings. If you would like to take one of our fitness first aid courses or any other of our standard child first aid coutrses. contact our Training Supervisor at: (Groups welcome) http://www.okanaganfirstaid.com.
Shoulder problems, including pain, are one of the more common reasons for physician visits for musculoskeletal symptoms. The shoulder is the most movable joint in the body. However, it is an unstable joint because of the range of motion allowed. It is easily subject to injury because the ball of the upper arm is larger than the shoulder socket that holds it. To remain stable, the shoulder must be anchored by its muscles, tendons, and ligaments. Some shoulder problems arise from the disruption of these soft tissues as a result of injury or from overuse or underuse of the shoulder. Other problems arise from a degenerative process in which tissues break down and no longer function well.
Shoulder pain may be localized or may be referred to areas around the shoulder or down the arm.
Reference : Wikipedia