The success of operative rotator cuff repair is variable, with rates of failure reported between 25% and 90%. Massive rotator cuff tears (an anteroposterior tear size > 5cm, coronal retraction to the
The symptoms of your typical shoulder pain patients are associated with comorbidities & psychosocial factors but not with "anatomic" or "pathologic" findings
Effectiveness of physical therapy treatment of clearly defined subacromial pain: ▸ Exercise therapy based on stretching and strengthening of rotator cuff and scapular muscles is as effective as surge
Is it time to try something similar when treating patients with chronic shoulder pain? It is our role as physiotherapists, who provide exercise treatment will need to consider a change in our managem