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PHYSICAL THERAPIST FOREST
HILLS NY
Rotator Cuff Injuries
These are injuries to any of the four rotator cuff muscles that help
move and stabilize the shoulder joint. The shoulder is a ball and
socket joint and the rotator cuff muscles function to keep the upper
arm bone firmly within the shoulder socket. Rotator cuff injuries
typically present as a dull achy pain. The pain is usually made worse
by trying to move the shoulder especially when trying to raise the
arm above head level. Shoulder symptoms will vary depending on the
severity of the tear. Weakness and tenderness of the involved
shoulder is very common. Rotator cuff injuries are caused by acute
injury such as a football injury (a direct blow to the shoulder) or from
a skiing accident such as from landing on the shoulder. Rotator cuff
injuries can also be caused by chronic overuse of the shoulder, or due
to the gradual aging process.
Depending on the severity and
cause of the rotator cuff injury
surgical intervention is sometimes
required. Our physical therapists
will let you know if physical
therapy will be helpful for your
specific condition.
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