Diagnosing Suprascapular Neuropathy

In brief In this case study, a male weight lifter's severe suprascapular neuropathy led to denervation and muscle atrophy, temporarily forcing him to stop training. Manual and electro- diagnostic testing was used to determine the exact site of this nerve injury of the shoulder. Treatment emphasized range-of-motion exercises, galvanic stimulation, anti-inflammatories, and avoidance of stretch. Physicians and athletic trainers need to be aware that weight training, especially when it is unsupervised, poses a risk of serious nerve injury.