Definition
Subacromial Pain Syndrome (SAPS) is a bulk term for unspecified shoulder pains.
Cause
Muscles are not working well together
Change of the bone structure (acromion)
Indications
Patients are usually 40 years end older; peak is 60
Persistent pain
Pain started gradually coming up without a clear moment of injuring
Moving arms above shoulder level is painful
Laying down on painful shoulder increases the pain
Tests
Hawkins-Kennedy test
Painful arc: when lifting up your arms from your sides till above head, patients perceive pain between 40º and 120º
External rotation resistance test
Stability exercises
Exerises to increase the range of motion in shoulder
Strength exercises