Table 1 Hypotheses

0

Possible sub-acromial impingement

1

Possible internal (posterior) impingement

2

Possible instability of the glenohumeral joint

3

Possible SLAP lesion

4

Possible biceps tendinopathy

5

Possible frozen shoulder/capsulitis

6

Possible disorder of cervic-thoracic spinal column and adhering costae

7

Possible myofascial trigger point in neck and shoulder region

8

Possible disorder of the acromioclavicular/sternoclavicular joint

9

Possible hypertonia in neck/shoulder region

10

Possible strain or sprain in neck/shoulder region

11

Not possible to specify a clear hypothesis

12

Other non-specified