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1. Tendinitis, bursitis, and Impingement Syndrome are not closely related, but they may occur alone or in combination.
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2. Tendinitis is inflammation (redness, soreness, and swelling) of a tendon.
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False

3. Tendinitis and impingement syndrome are often accompanied by inflammation of the bursa sacs that protect the shoulder.
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False

4. Squeezing of the rotator cuff is called impingement syndrome.
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False

5. An inflamed bursa is called bursitis.
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False

6. Signs of these conditions include the quick onset of discomfort and pain in the upper shoulder or upper third of the arm and/or difficulty sleeping on the shoulder.
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False

7. Tendinitis and bursitis do not cause pain when the arm is lifted away from the body or overhead.
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False

8. The first step in treating tendinitis, bursitis, and Impingement Syndrome is to reduce pain and inflammation with rest, ice, and anti-inflammatory medicines such as aspirin, naproxen, or ibuprofen (for example, Advil, Motrin, or Nuprin).
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