Comprehensive Rotator Cuff Injury Therapy for a Personalized Recovery Plan
Rotator cuff injuries are a common cause of shoulder pain and can significantly impact your daily life. These injuries can happen suddenly (acute injury) or develop gradually due to overuse. Physical therapy is an important part of effectively managing pain and restoring shoulder function during rotator cuff injury therapy. At Comber Physical Therapy, our team of experienced physical therapists will guide you through evidence-based and personalized strategies to make rotator cuff rehabilitation work for you.
Call Comber Physical Therapy today to set up an appointment to get your shoulder working again.
Rotator Cuff Injury Therapy with PTs
It is important to understand what a rotator cuff is and why you may need rotator cuff injury therapy. The rotator cuff is a group of muscles and tendons (the strong bands of tissue that connect your muscles to your bones) that work together to stabilize your shoulder joint and allow for a wide range of movement.
Your shoulder is an amazing machine. It can move in so many directions, giving you the range of motion needed for everything from throwing a baseball to brushing your hair. But all that flexibility comes at a price – the shoulder joint is one of the most injury-prone areas of the body.
Athletes are particularly susceptible to rotator cuff injuries, but they can happen to anyone.
Risk Factors
Age
- Your tendons naturally weaken as you age.
Repetitive Overhead Motion
- Jobs or sports that involve repeatedly lifting your arms over your head, like painting, swimming, or construction, put an extra strain on the rotator cuff.
Poor Posture
- Slumping or hunching over for long periods of time shifts your shoulders forward and puts added stress on the rotator cuff.
Previous Injury
- Once you’ve injured your rotator cuff, you’re more susceptible to reinjuring it.
Common Rotator Cuff Injuries
Tendinitis
- Inflammation of the rotator cuff tendon, often due to overuse.
Bursitis
- Inflammations of the small fluid-filled sac between the rotator cuff and bone.
Impingement
- When the rotator cuff gets pinched between the bones of the shoulder.
Tear
- Damage directly to the tendon, often resulting from degenerative changes or a sudden injury.
Physical Therapy with Comber Physical Therapy
We begin every treatment program with a comprehensive assessment of your medical history and current level of physical activity. Then, we’ll evaluate the injury to identify any weakness or pain and observe how the injury affects your movements. Finally, we’ll discuss any questions you have about physical therapy and set achievable goals for success.
Physical Therapy Techniques for Rotator Cuff Repair
Manual Therapy
- Hands-on techniques to manipulate soft tissues like muscle, fascia, and restricted tissue to reduce tension and joint mobilization techniques to increase mobility.
Range of Motion Exercises
- Pain and stiffness often go hand in hand. We can incorporate stretches and other specialized techniques to improve joint mobility and, ultimately, reduce discomfort.
Strengthening Exercises
- Weak muscles can contribute to pain by placing additional strain on joints and the surrounding tissues. We will design targeted exercise programs to strengthen supporting muscles and reduce stress in painful areas.
Posture and Movement Patterns
- Poor posture or dysfunctional movement patterns can contribute to pain. Your physical therapist can analyze your posture and how you move to provide guidance on modifications that minimize stress on your body and reduce pain over time.
We will prescribe a comprehensive physical therapy plan tailored specifically to your rotator cuff injury therapy needs. We’ll help you gain strength, reduce pain, and get back to what you love doing.
Contact Comber Physical Therapy now to book your appointment and gain insights into rotator cuff injury therapy.
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