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What to do next?

If you don’t take steps to prevent injuries, you can get hurt. This may lead to needing medical help or treatments to recover. Taking simple precautions can keep you safe and healthy. Remember, it’s better to be safe than sorry! For the three most common injuries, here is the recommended ways to reduce pain and prevent further injury.

SLAP Tear

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Treatment:

  • rest

  • physical therapy

  • cortisone shots

  • NSAIDs (anti-inflammatory drugs like Ibuprofen or Aspirin)

Tendonitis

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Treatment:

  • Rest

  • Ice/cold packs

  • NSAIDs (anti-inflammatory drugs like Ibuprofen or Aspirin)

  • Physical therapy

  • Steroid injections to reduce inflammation
     

Rotator Cuff Injury

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Treatment:

  • rest and immobilization

  • physical therapy

  • NSAIDs (anti-inflammatory drugs like Ibuprofen or Aspirin)

  • corticosteroid injections

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