Rotator cuff tears affect the group of muscles and tendons that stabilize the shoulder joint. Treatment often includes physical therapy, especially for partial tears or post-surgery recovery. Here are the conditions treated related to rotator cuff tears:
Partial Rotator Cuff Tears: Small tears in the tendon that may cause pain, weakness, and limited movement. Physical therapy helps strengthen surrounding muscles and improve mobility.
Full-Thickness Rotator Cuff Tears: Complete tears of the tendon, often leading to significant pain, weakness, and difficulty with shoulder movements. Therapy can aid in post-surgical recovery or, in some cases, conservative treatment.
Tendonitis or Tendinopathy: Inflammation or degeneration of the rotator cuff tendons, leading to pain and stiffness. Physical therapy focuses on reducing inflammation and improving tendon flexibility and strength.
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome: When the rotator cuff tendons get pinched or compressed, causing pain. Therapy helps improve the shoulder’s range of motion and reduce inflammation.
Frozen Shoulder (Adhesive Capsulitis): Often linked with rotator cuff issues, it causes stiffness and pain. Physical therapy focuses on regaining shoulder mobility and reducing pain.