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AC Joint Sprain Eugene

Separated shoulder after a fall or hit. PT restores strength and overhead comfort for sport and lifting.

Book a PT evaluation to grade an AC joint sprain and build a return-to-sport plan for lifting and contact.

About AC Joint Sprain

A separated shoulder can limit lifting, reaching, and contact sport, but most recover well without surgery. Physical therapy rebuilds shoulder strength and guides safe return to training. The goal is pain-free overhead use and confident sport participation.

Expected Recovery Window

Grade 1: 2–4 weeks. Grade 2: 4–8 weeks. Grade 3+: 8–16+ weeks depending on sport demands.

Common Symptoms

Pain at the top of the shoulder; swelling or bump; pain with cross-body reach; pain with pressing or overhead lifting; tenderness at AC joint.

Common Causes

Fall onto the shoulder; collision/contact sport; landing from a jump; bike crash.

How We Treat AC Joint Sprain

\We manage pain and restore motion early, then rebuild rotator cuff and scapular strength and progress pressing and contact exposure based on symptoms and strength benchmarks.

Related Conditions

Medical illustration of a shoulder with the acromioclavicular joint highlighted in red to show AC joint sprain.

AC Joint Sprain

Separated shoulder after a fall or hit. PT restores strength and overhead comfort for sport and lifting.

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Medical illustration of the front shoulder and upper arm with the biceps tendon highlighted in red to show biceps tendinitis.

Biceps Tendinitis

Front shoulder pain from biceps tendon overload. PT restores mechanics and strength for pain-free lifting.

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Medical illustration of the shoulder joint highlighted in red to show frozen shoulder.

Frozen Shoulder

Frozen shoulder stiffness and pain in phases. The right PT approach can speed recovery and restore motion.

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Illustration of rotator cuff tear and tendinitis showing pain at the outer shoulder and upper arm for shoulder physical therapy in Eugene, Oregon

Rotator Cuff (Tear & Tendinitis)

Shoulder pain with lifting and night discomfort from rotator cuff overload or tear. PT rebuilds strength before surgery.

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Book a PT evaluation to grade an AC joint sprain and build a return-to-sport plan for lifting and contact.

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