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.

Published results showed rotator cuff rehabilitation exercises supervised by a physical therapist in the clinic may more effectively reduce pain and improve range of motion vs. self-performed ...

The usual treatment is rest, physical therapy, and anti-inflammatory drugs, like aspirin, as needed. You always walk a narrow line in rehabilitation from such an injury.

Percutaneous orthobiologic treatment may be an effective alternative to home exercise therapy for treatment of rotator cuff tears, according to results published in BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders.

• Physical therapy. It’s the most important step in the treatment of a rotator cuff injury. It’s amazing how much people (speaking from personal experience) benefit from physical therapy period.

Nonoperative treatment using a physical therapy protocol is effective for treating atraumatic full-thickness rotator cuff tears in nearly all cases.

Rehabilitation after rotator cuff surgery usually consists of immobilizing the shoulder in a sling for seven to ten days, physical therapy with passive and assisted motion for six weeks, followed ...

Increasing the shoulder's range of motion is the main focus of physical therapy after rotator cuff repair surgery; however, therapy has to progress slowly, as too much motion negatively impact ...

Exercises can help you keep your rotator cuffs healthy. Learn the best exercises for rotator cuff, how to get started, and how to perform them safely.

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.