2015
DOI: 10.1080/00913847.2016.1108883
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Abstract: A fully functioning, painless shoulder joint is essential to maintain a healthy, normal quality of life. Disease of the rotator cuff tendons (RCTs) is a common issue that affects the population, increasing with age, and can lead to significant disability and social and health costs. RCT injuries can affect younger, healthy patients and the elderly alike, and may be the result of trauma or occur as a result of chronic degeneration. They can be acutely painful, limited to certain activities or completely asympto… Show more

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“…[4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11] Initial conservative management consists of activity modification, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, and corticosteroid injections. 4 In nonoperative cases, physical therapy is also employed to strengthen shoulder and scapular musculature and to address postural disturbances that may be responsible for patient symptoms. 4 Postoperatively, physical therapy is similarly utilized to minimize joint stiffness and to strengthen the surrounding musculature.…”
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“…[4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11] Initial conservative management consists of activity modification, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, and corticosteroid injections. 4 In nonoperative cases, physical therapy is also employed to strengthen shoulder and scapular musculature and to address postural disturbances that may be responsible for patient symptoms. 4 Postoperatively, physical therapy is similarly utilized to minimize joint stiffness and to strengthen the surrounding musculature.…”
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confidence: 99%
“…Although RTC injuries are common in young athletes with acute injuries or repetitive overhead motions, the incidence of RTC tears tremendously increases with age-related degenerative changes. [1][2][3][4] Treatment of RTC tears is typically individualized based on a variety of factors, such as age; size, severity, and location of the tear; comorbidities; activity level; degree of impairment; and patient expectations. 1 Both nonoperative and operative treatments are effectively used for pain relief and restoration of shoulder range of motion (ROM) after an RTC tear.…”
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“…[1][2][3][4] Treatment of RTC tears is typically individualized based on a variety of factors, such as age; size, severity, and location of the tear; comorbidities; activity level; degree of impairment; and patient expectations. 1 Both nonoperative and operative treatments are effectively used for pain relief and restoration of shoulder range of motion (ROM) after an RTC tear. 5,6 Regardless of whether nonoperative or operative intervention is used, rehabilitation of the RTC tendons or muscles and surrounding shoulder girdle plays an essential role in improvement of shoulder function, pain, and overall quality of life.…”
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“…Rotator cuff injury affects 30% to 40% of the population over the age of 60 years and has a significant impact on medical expenses [7]. Repairs for rotator cuff injury continue to increase, and physical therapy for this is important [8,9]. In addition, assessment of pain after the repair using a pain scale, such as the visual analog scale and range of motion (ROM) is important [10].…”
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confidence: 99%