In 2003 (when data was last collected), almost 14 million Americans sought the help of a doctor to deal with a shoulder problem. The types of injury, and the treatment for these problems varies, so it is important for the yoga teacher to have a good working knowledge of shoulder anatomy and the common injuries that occur. With such a high prevalence of shoulder injury, it is only a matter of time before a teacher will be required to call upon that knowledge to help a student experiencing one of these injuries. While referring students to a doctor for a complete diagnosis is the first step, there are ways to work with the various conditions as well as preventative measures that can be utilized during a yoga class.
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