Question

Painful arc syndrome pain is felt during ?

• A. Mid abduction
• B. Initial abduction
• C. Full range of abduction
• D. Overhead abduction

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Painful arc syndrome typically presents with discomfort or pain during a specific range of shoulder movement. The pain is most commonly experienced during mid abduction of the shoulder. This condition is often related to impingement of the rotator cuff tendons or inflammation within the shoulder joint itself.

Option	Explanation
Mid abduction	This is the correct answer. Pain is characteristically felt between 60-120 degrees of shoulder abduction due to tendon impingement.
Initial abduction	Pain at this stage is usually not indicative of painful arc syndrome but may suggest other shoulder issues.
Full range of abduction	Pain throughout the complete range is less typical for painful arc syndrome specifically; it might suggest a more severe or different condition.
Overhead abduction	Pain at or above 120 degrees may also occur but is typically less indicative of painful arc syndrome.

Painful arc syndrome primarily involves the supraspinatus tendon within the subacromial space becoming compressed. The pain lessens after 120 degrees as the tendon clears the narrowest part of the acromial arch, which is why the discomfort is characteristic during the mid-range.