A 32-year-old violinist presents with pain and stiffness in her right shoulder, particularly when raising her arm overhead. The pain is worse in the evening after she has been playing for extended periods. What could this indicate?
This patient is likely suffering from rotator cuff tendonitis, an inflammation of the tendons in the rotator cuff of the shoulder. It's common in people who repeatedly perform overhead activities in their jobs or sports, like this violinist.