Physiotherapy Treatment of Rotator Cuff Tendonitis

Physiotherapy strategy to patients with this condition is essential to hasten the recovery process, ensure an optimal outcome & lower the likelihood of injury recurrence. Treatment may comprise: soft tissue massage, Electrotherapy (e.g. ultrasound) joint mobilization (shoulder, AC joint, neck & shoulders) dry needling ice or heat treatment the utilization of a sling progressive exercises to enhance flexibility and strength (specially the scapular stabilizers and rotator cuff muscles) education training & activity modification advice technique correction postural correction anti -inflammatory advice devising & monitoring coming back to sport or activity plan

Exercises for rotator cuff tendonitis :

The next exercises are commonly prescribed to patients with this particular condition. You should discuss the suitability of those exercises with your physiotherapist just before beginning them. Generally, they must be performed 2 - 3 times a day and only provided they don't cause or increase symptoms.Your physiotherapist can advise when it's appropriate to begin the first exercises and eventually progress towards the intermediate, advanced along with other exercises. As a general rule, addition of exercises or progression to more complex exercises should take place provided there isn't any increase in symptoms.Shoulder Blade SqueezesBegin this exercise sitting or standing with your back straight. Your chin ought to be tucked in slightly as well as your shoulders should be back slightly. Slowly squeeze your neck together as hard and as possible provided it doesn't cause or increase symptoms. Hold for five seconds and repeat Ten times.Pendular ExercisesBegin leaning forwards together with your uninjured forearm supported on the table or bench. Keeping your back straight as well as your shoulder relaxed, gently swing your injured arm forwards and backwards so far as you can go pain free and provided you are feeling either nothing, or, a maximum of a mild to moderate stretch. Repeat Ten times provided the exercise doesn't cause or increase symptoms. Repeat the exercise swinging your arm sideways provided it is painless.Pendular CirclesBegin leaning forwards together with your uninjured forearm supported on the table or bench. Keeping your back straight as well as your shoulder relaxed, gently swing your arm in circles clockwise so far as you can go pain free and provided you are feeling either nothing, or, a maximum of a mild to moderate stretch. Repeat the exercise swinging your arm counter clockwise. Repeat Ten times in each direction provided the exercise doesn't cause or increase symptoms.Foam Roller StretchPlace a foam roller beneath your upper back as demonstrated. Breathe normally keeping your neck and back relaxed. Hold it for 15 - 90 seconds provided it's comfortable and does not hurt.

Physiotherapy products for rotator cuff tendonitis:

Probably the most commonly recommended products by physiotherapists to hasten healing and speed recovery in patients with this particular condition include:

1. Slings

2. Shoulder Supports

3. Ice Packs or Heat Packs

4. Sports Tape (for protective taping)

5. Resistance Band (for strengthening exercises)

6. Foam Rollers

7. Spikey Massage Balls (for self massage)

8. TENS Machines (to decrease your pain)

9. Therapeutic Pillows