“What is a Rotator Cuff?”
The rotator cuff is a group of four muscles that are around the shoulder joint. The for muscles consist the Supraspinatus, Infraspinatus, Subscapularis and the Teres Minor. The rotator cuff muscles interlock to work as a unit. They help to stabilise the shoulder joint and also help with shoulder joint movement. Rotator cuff disorders are one of the most common
causes of shoulder pain.
“What are some Rotator Cuff Disorders?”
- Calcific Tendonitis
- Rotator Cuff Tendonitis
- Rotator Cuff Tear
- Subacromial Impingement
“Signs and Symptoms of Rotator Cuff Injury”
- Pain occurs when there is movement of the shoulder
- Pain worsens when executing activities and actions
- Weakness in the shoulder
- Limited range of movement of the shoulder
- Clicking sound at the shoulder
“How Can We Help?”
We will firstly examine the issue and provide further assistance and guidance to give you our best advices and treatments for you.
Treatments include pain relief modalities such as TENS, ultrasound, heat therapy and electrical stimulation, stretching and strengthening of muscle groups
Most of the time, circumstances like this just require a physiotherapist for assured recovery. However, if it is one of the rarer cases where signs and symptoms are not improving and unresolved, you may be referred back to the doctors for consultation and further investigation.