Background Different diagnostic imaging modalities, such as ultrasonography (US), MRI, MR arthrography (MRA) are commonly used for the characterisation of rotator cuff (RC) disorders. Since the most ...

using the terms “rotator cuff” and “tear/s” and “exercise” or “physiotherapy” or “physical therapy” or “rehabilitation”. Study selection: Studies were included if they related to full thickness ...

Objectives Rotator cuff tendinopathies are the most common shoulder ... Thus, it is reasonable to believe that including gradual reloading exercises early in the rehabilitation that leads to ...

Department of Physical Therapy, College of Health and Welfare, Woosuk University, Jeonbuk-do 55338, Republic of Korea ...

However, unlike the big joints of your lower body, soft tissues are the main form of support for the shoulder. The four rotator cuff muscles (supraspinatus, infraspinatus, teres minor, and ...