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</style></noscript><div class="main"><section><div id="quizmain"><div id="quizcontainer"><div class="quiz_slideshow" id="quiz_slideshow"><div id="quiz_slides_1" class="quiz_slides fade"><div tabIndex="0" class="quiz_content" id="quiz_content_171"><h4 class="question">The shoulder is the most movable joint in the human body.</h4><ul class="answer_choice_list" id="answer_choice_list"><li id="answer_choice_552" tabIndex="-1" class="answer_choice"><input aria-label="A. True" value="552" name="question_option_171" class="question_option" id="question_option_552" tabIndex="0" type="radio"/><label>A. True</label></li><li id="answer_choice_553" tabIndex="-1" class="answer_choice"><input aria-label="B. False" value="553" name="question_option_171" class="question_option" id="question_option_553" tabIndex="0" type="radio"/><label>B. False</label></li></ul><div class="answer" id="answer_171">The correct answer is true. Tendons are a type of tissue that connect muscle to bone. A group of four tendons in the shoulder, called the rotator cuff, give the shoulder a wide range of motion.</div></div></div><div id="quiz_slides_2" class="quiz_slides fade"><div tabIndex="0" class="quiz_content" id="quiz_content_172"><h4 class="question">Rotator cuff problems are the most common cause of shoulder pain.</h4><ul class="answer_choice_list" id="answer_choice_list"><li id="answer_choice_554" tabIndex="-1" class="answer_choice"><input aria-label="A. True" value="554" name="question_option_172" class="question_option" id="question_option_554" tabIndex="0" type="radio"/><label>A. True</label></li><li id="answer_choice_555" tabIndex="-1" class="answer_choice"><input aria-label="B. False" value="555" name="question_option_172" class="question_option" id="question_option_555" tabIndex="0" type="radio"/><label>B. False</label></li></ul><div class="answer" id="answer_172">The correct answer is true. Swelling, damage, or bone changes around the rotator cuff can cause shoulder pain. You may have pain when lifting the arm above your head or moving it forward or behind your back. Arthritis and bone spurs can also cause shoulder pain.</div></div></div><div id="quiz_slides_3" class="quiz_slides fade"><div tabIndex="0" class="quiz_content" id="quiz_content_173"><h4 class="question">Which of the following can cause rotator cuff problems?</h4><ul class="answer_choice_list" id="answer_choice_list"><li id="answer_choice_556" tabIndex="-1" class="answer_choice"><input aria-label="A. Keeping your arm in the same position for a long time, such as doing computer work" value="556" name="question_option_173" class="question_option" id="question_option_556" tabIndex="0" type="radio"/><label>A. Keeping your arm in the same position for a long time, such as doing computer work</label></li><li id="answer_choice_557" tabIndex="-1" class="answer_choice"><input aria-label="B. Sleeping on the same arm each night" value="557" name="question_option_173" class="question_option" id="question_option_557" tabIndex="0" type="radio"/><label>B. Sleeping on the same arm each night</label></li><li id="answer_choice_558" tabIndex="-1" class="answer_choice"><input aria-label="C. Playing sports that use your arm in an overhead motion such as tennis, baseball, swimming, and lifting weights" value="558" name="question_option_173" class="question_option" id="question_option_558" tabIndex="0" type="radio"/><label>C. Playing sports that use your arm in an overhead motion such as tennis, baseball, swimming, and lifting weights</label></li><li id="answer_choice_559" tabIndex="-1" class="answer_choice"><input aria-label="D. Working with your arm overhead (such as painting and carpentry)" value="559" name="question_option_173" class="question_option" id="question_option_559" tabIndex="0" type="radio"/><label>D. Working with your arm overhead (such as painting and carpentry)</label></li><li id="answer_choice_560" tabIndex="-1" class="answer_choice"><input aria-label="E. Falling on your arm while it is stretched out" value="560" name="question_option_173" class="question_option" id="question_option_560" tabIndex="0" type="radio"/><label>E. Falling on your arm while it is stretched out</label></li><li id="answer_choice_561" tabIndex="-1" class="answer_choice"><input aria-label="F. All of the above" value="561" name="question_option_173" class="question_option" id="question_option_561" tabIndex="0" type="radio"/><label>F. All of the above</label></li></ul><div class="answer" id="answer_173"> The correct answer is all of the above. Poor posture over many years and normal wear and tear related to age may also lead to rotator cuff problems. Sometimes self-care can treat shoulder pain. If you injure your shoulder from a sudden fall, talk with your doctor. </div></div></div><div id="quiz_slides_4" class="quiz_slides fade"><div tabIndex="0" class="quiz_content" id="quiz_content_174"><h4 class="question">Symptoms of rotator cuff problems include:</h4><ul class="answer_choice_list" id="answer_choice_list"><li id="answer_choice_562" tabIndex="-1" class="answer_choice"><input aria-label="A. Pain when lifting your arm overhead or to the side" value="562" name="question_option_174" class="question_option" id="question_option_562" tabIndex="0" type="radio"/><label>A. Pain when lifting your arm overhead or to the side</label></li><li id="answer_choice_563" tabIndex="-1" class="answer_choice"><input aria-label="B. Pain in the front of the shoulder" value="563" name="question_option_174" class="question_option" id="question_option_563" tabIndex="0" type="radio"/><label>B. Pain in the front of the shoulder</label></li><li id="answer_choice_564" tabIndex="-1" class="answer_choice"><input aria-label="C. Pain when lying on your shoulder" value="564" name="question_option_174" class="question_option" id="question_option_564" tabIndex="0" type="radio"/><label>C. Pain when lying on your shoulder</label></li><li id="answer_choice_565" tabIndex="-1" class="answer_choice"><input aria-label="D. Weakness and loss of motion of your shoulder" value="565" name="question_option_174" class="question_option" id="question_option_565" tabIndex="0" type="radio"/><label>D. Weakness and loss of motion of your shoulder</label></li><li id="answer_choice_566" tabIndex="-1" class="answer_choice"><input aria-label="E. All of the above" value="566" name="question_option_174" class="question_option" id="question_option_566" tabIndex="0" type="radio"/><label>E. All of the above</label></li></ul><div class="answer" id="answer_174">The correct answer is all of the above. Your shoulder can feel stiff when you try to lift with your arm or move your shoulder. It may become harder to place your arm behind your back. Most people with rotator cuff tendon tears have pain at night. If you notice that shoulder pain makes you want to avoid using your arm, call your doctor. </div></div></div><div id="quiz_slides_5" class="quiz_slides fade"><div tabIndex="0" class="quiz_content" id="quiz_content_175"><h4 class="question">If you have shoulder pain from rotator cuff problems, self-care involves using:</h4><ul class="answer_choice_list" id="answer_choice_list"><li id="answer_choice_567" tabIndex="-1" class="answer_choice"><input aria-label="A. Heat" value="567" name="question_option_175" class="question_option" id="question_option_567" tabIndex="0" type="radio"/><label>A. Heat</label></li><li id="answer_choice_568" tabIndex="-1" class="answer_choice"><input aria-label="B. 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B and D</label></li><li id="answer_choice_572" tabIndex="-1" class="answer_choice"><input aria-label="F. All of the above" value="572" name="question_option_175" class="question_option" id="question_option_572" tabIndex="0" type="radio"/><label>F. All of the above</label></li></ul><div class="answer" id="answer_175">The correct answer is B and D. Ice and ibuprofen or naproxen help reduce pain and swelling. Acetaminophen treats pain, but won't reduce swelling. Apply ice packs 20 minutes at a time, 3 - 4 times a day. Avoid activities that cause pain. Call your doctor if symptoms don't get better. A steroid injection in your shoulder may help.</div></div></div><div id="quiz_slides_6" class="quiz_slides fade"><div tabIndex="0" class="quiz_content" id="quiz_content_176"><h4 class="question">Changing your posture can help relieve shoulder pain.</h4><ul class="answer_choice_list" id="answer_choice_list"><li id="answer_choice_573" tabIndex="-1" class="answer_choice"><input aria-label="A. True" value="573" name="question_option_176" class="question_option" id="question_option_573" tabIndex="0" type="radio"/><label>A. True</label></li><li id="answer_choice_574" tabIndex="-1" class="answer_choice"><input aria-label="B. False" value="574" name="question_option_176" class="question_option" id="question_option_574" tabIndex="0" type="radio"/><label>B. False</label></li></ul><div class="answer" id="answer_176">The correct answer is true. Your posture during the day and night can help relieve some of your shoulder pain. Sleep on your back or the side that is not painful. Putting pillows under your shoulder may help. When sitting, keep your shoulders back, place a rolled towel or pillow behind your lower back, and keep your feet flat on the floor or on a low stool.</div></div></div><div id="quiz_slides_7" class="quiz_slides fade"><div tabIndex="0" class="quiz_content" id="quiz_content_177"><h4 class="question">Other ways to ease the strain on your shoulder include:</h4><ul class="answer_choice_list" id="answer_choice_list"><li id="answer_choice_575" tabIndex="-1" class="answer_choice"><input aria-label="A. Avoid carrying a backpack or purse over just one shoulder." value="575" name="question_option_177" class="question_option" id="question_option_575" tabIndex="0" type="radio"/><label>A. Avoid carrying a backpack or purse over just one shoulder.</label></li><li id="answer_choice_576" tabIndex="-1" class="answer_choice"><input aria-label="B. Lift and carry objects close to your body. Try not to lift heavy loads away from your body." value="576" name="question_option_177" class="question_option" id="question_option_576" tabIndex="0" type="radio"/><label>B. Lift and carry objects close to your body. Try not to lift heavy loads away from your body.</label></li><li id="answer_choice_577" tabIndex="-1" class="answer_choice"><input aria-label="C. When reaching for something with your arm, point your thumb up." value="577" name="question_option_177" class="question_option" id="question_option_577" tabIndex="0" type="radio"/><label>C. When reaching for something with your arm, point your thumb up.</label></li><li id="answer_choice_578" tabIndex="-1" class="answer_choice"><input aria-label="D. Wear a sling." value="578" name="question_option_177" class="question_option" id="question_option_578" tabIndex="0" type="radio"/><label>D. Wear a sling.</label></li><li id="answer_choice_579" tabIndex="-1" class="answer_choice"><input aria-label="E. All of the above. " value="579" name="question_option_177" class="question_option" id="question_option_579" tabIndex="0" type="radio"/><label>E. All of the above. </label></li><li id="answer_choice_580" tabIndex="-1" class="answer_choice"><input aria-label="F. A, B, and C" value="580" name="question_option_177" class="question_option" id="question_option_580" tabIndex="0" type="radio"/><label>F. A, B, and C</label></li></ul><div class="answer" id="answer_177">The correct answer is A, B, and C. Consider making some changes around your home so it is easier for you to take care of yourself. Store everyday items you use in places you can reach easily. Keep things with you that you use a lot, like your phone.</div></div></div><div id="quiz_slides_8" class="quiz_slides fade"><div tabIndex="0" class="quiz_content" id="quiz_content_178"><h4 class="question">Physical therapy can help treat shoulder pain.</h4><ul class="answer_choice_list" id="answer_choice_list"><li id="answer_choice_581" tabIndex="-1" class="answer_choice"><input aria-label="A. True" value="581" name="question_option_178" class="question_option" id="question_option_581" tabIndex="0" type="radio"/><label>A. True</label></li><li id="answer_choice_582" tabIndex="-1" class="answer_choice"><input aria-label="B. False" value="582" name="question_option_178" class="question_option" id="question_option_582" tabIndex="0" type="radio"/><label>B. False</label></li></ul><div class="answer" id="answer_178">The correct answer is true. Your doctor may refer you to a physical therapist (PT) to treat shoulder pain. After testing and examining you, your PT will know which muscles are too weak or too tight. You will then start a program to stretch out your muscles and make them stronger.</div></div></div><div id="quiz_slides_9" class="quiz_slides fade"><div tabIndex="0" class="quiz_content" id="quiz_content_179"><h4 class="question">If you have a rotator cuff tear, you will need surgery.</h4><ul class="answer_choice_list" id="answer_choice_list"><li id="answer_choice_583" tabIndex="-1" class="answer_choice"><input aria-label="A. True" value="583" name="question_option_179" class="question_option" id="question_option_583" tabIndex="0" type="radio"/><label>A. True</label></li><li id="answer_choice_584" tabIndex="-1" class="answer_choice"><input aria-label="B. False" value="584" name="question_option_179" class="question_option" id="question_option_584" tabIndex="0" type="radio"/><label>B. False</label></li></ul><div class="answer" id="answer_179">The correct answer is false. Rest and exercise may help someone with a partial rotator cuff tear who does not normally put a lot of demand on the shoulder. You may need surgery to repair the tendon if the rotator cuff has a complete tear, or if the symptoms continue after trying other types of treatment. </div></div></div><div id="quiz_slides_10" class="quiz_slides fade"><div tabIndex="0" class="quiz_content" id="quiz_content_180"><h4 class="question">Sudden shoulder pain can be a sign of a heart attack.</h4><ul class="answer_choice_list" id="answer_choice_list"><li id="answer_choice_585" tabIndex="-1" class="answer_choice"><input aria-label="A. True" value="585" name="question_option_180" class="question_option" id="question_option_585" tabIndex="0" type="radio"/><label>A. True</label></li><li id="answer_choice_586" tabIndex="-1" class="answer_choice"><input aria-label="B. False" value="586" name="question_option_180" class="question_option" id="question_option_586" tabIndex="0" type="radio"/><label>B. False</label></li></ul><div class="answer" id="answer_180">The correct answer is true. 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