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PHYSICAL THERAPY CAN HELP YOU RECOVER FROM A ROTATOR CUFF INJURY correctly. Those who experience rotator cuff injuries often report a dull ache deep in their shoulder with a sense of weakness and/or pain reaching to the side and behind their back. One of the most common complaints is disturbed sleep due to pain. Not everyone with a rotator cuff tear experiences pain or loss of motion and strength. Similarly, not everyone with shoulder pain has a rotator cuff tear!
Have you noticed your shoulder is sore and not working like it used to? Have you been told you have a rotator cuff injury? Whether you have a sore shoulder or just had surgery to repair a tear, our team at Reddy Care Physical, Occupational, & Aquatic Therapy can help you recover from any rotator cuff problem and get back to using your arm doing what you love! The rotator cuff is the group of four muscles and their tendons that surround your shoulder joint. These muscles are responsible for keeping the shoulder joint stable. Sometimes, the rotator cuff can become torn or injured due to an accident/trauma or repetitive overhead motions performed in sports or jobs. The risk of injury increases with age but can also occur in younger people. Older adults can injure the rotator cuff when they fall on or strain with a sudden shoulder movement. Continuous poor posture and improper positioning of the shoulders can make your scapula, or shoulder blade, much more vulnerable to pain and rotator cuff injuries. When left untreated, a rotator cuff tear can cause severe pain and decrease the ability to use the arm. Call Reddy Care Physical, Occupational, & Aquatic Therapy to set up an appointment and help relieve your shoulder pain and heal your rotator cuff injury. HOW TO KNOW IF YOU’VE INJURED YOUR ROTATOR CUFF When you suffer a rotator cuff injury, one or more muscles stop working
The most common symptoms of a rotator cuff tear include:
• Shoulder pain on the side or back of the shoulder • Loss of motion • Decreased strength and mobility of your shoulder • Decreased stability when lifting your arms overhead, including a giving way sensation Our physical therapists can assess your shoulder and help you determine if you need surgery or not. So, if you have shoulder pain, check with your PT to get an idea of how your shoulder is moving and functioning and the steps you can take to resolve your problem.
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