Rotator Cuff Strain

'The four muscles that stabilize the shoulder and help move the arm'

Trauma

• Direct fall onto shoulder

• Lifting heavy objects

Overuse

• Increased age or use can decrease blood flow and elasticity, resulting in weakness

Symptoms

• Intense pain when injury occurs if acute

• Pain on palpation

• Pain on resisted movement

Treatment

• Mobility exercises

• Rehabilitation exercises

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