<prompt> Painful arc syndrome which movement is painful:-Initial abductionTerminal abductionMid abductionFull range of abduction  <response>: Painful arc syndrome is subacute tendinitis of the rotator cuff tendons due to vascular congestion. Treatment is usually rest physiotherapy NSAIDS. If not treated, local steroids and surgery can be done. Pain is aggravated as arm transverses an arc between 60 and 120 degrees. 