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My arm feels week when lifting up while the elbow is away from the body. also, the shoulder feels tight when lifting the upper arm parallel to the ground and elbow up. is it shoulder injury? how to prevent further injury when doing judo/wrestling?

Q: my arm feels week when lifting up while the elbow is away from the body. also, the shoulder feels tight when lifting the upper arm parallel to the ground and elbow up. is it shoulder injury? how to prevent further injury when doing judo/wrestling?

Ortho or physiatrist: With your symptoms need exam &amp; MRI for diagnosis. Rotator cuff disorder. Physiotherapy is a good option with anti inflammatory

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Ortho or physiatrist: With your symptoms need exam & MRI for diagnosis. Rotator cuff disorder. Physiotherapy is a good option with anti inflammatory

Answered 2/11/2019

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A member asked:

My arm feels week when lifting up while the elbow is away from the body. also, the shoulder feels tight when lifting the upper arm parallel to the ground and elbow up. is it shoulder injury? how to prevent further injury when doing judo/wrestling?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Hamsa Jayaraj answered

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