If the cuff is torn, surgery may be necessary to repair it. The vast majority of people who have impingement syndrome are successfully treated with medication, stretching exercises and temporary avoidance of repetitive overhead activity until the condition settles down.
DEFINITION of 'Featherbedding'. Term used to describe the practice of a labor union requiring an employer to hire more workers than necessary for a particular task. Next Up. Featherbedding has developed over time as unions respond to workers being laid off because of technological change. These lay-offs have caused unions to seek some way to retain workers, even though there may be little work for them to perform.
Cover the feather bed with a mattress pad protector and fitted sheet. It is important to protect the feather bed since they are not easy to launder. Shake your feather bed outside on a weekly basis and leave it in the fresh air if the weather permits. Lay the feather bed back atop your mattress and use your hand to move the feathers back to their desired position. Rejuvenate the feather bed every five years by having it professionally cleaned with ultraviolet rays.