In clinical research trials, physical therapy has been proven very successful in treating shoulder problems, especially for tendonitis/bursitis, impingement, and partial rotator cuff tears.

Nearly 75 percent of patients avoided rotator cuff repair surgery by performing physical therapy despite having full thickness cuff tears. The results of this study could have a large impact on ...

A rotator cuff injury doesn't have to sideline your upper body workout. Discover these shoulder-friendly chest exercises.

In most cases the inflammation will resolve with time, physical therapy, and injections. However, when a rotator cuff tear is found, much fear and trepidation occurs for patients. Do I need surgery?

CHICAGO — Results presented at the American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons Annual Meeting showed most patients with symptomatic atraumatic full-thickness rotator cuff tears treated with an ...

Physical therapy and the occasional use of cortisone injections may improve pain and function for some people with a torn rotator cuff. However, many rotator cuff tears do not improve with therapy ...

Physical Therapy helps in reducing pain in the soft tissues, improves function, and builds muscle strength. A physical rehabilitation program for rotator cuff injuries should be developed by a ...

Bannuru looked at 28 studies using shock wave therapy to treat rotator cuff injuries. He found that the procedure worked, but only for people who had calcium deposits in their shoulders.

Question: Please discuss rotator cuff injury and what is done for it if it's a tear. Do you need surgery? _ N.N. Answer: The rotator cuff truly is a kind of cuff affair, a sleeve comprising ...