How does physical therapy help a rotator cuff tear?
How does physical therapy help a rotator cuff tear?Physical therapy is often recommended as an initial treatment for a rotator cuff tear. However, physical therapy doesn’t help the torn rotator cuff tendon heal. Why is this often used as the first treatment? Answer: Rotator cuff tears are a common problem. In fact, rotator cuff tears become a normal finding as people get older. Studies have shown that 30% of those under the age of 70 and 70% of those over age 80 have a rotator cuff tear. And these are people with no symptoms of shoulder pain. Treatment of a Rotator Cuff Tear The goal of treating a rotator cuff tear is not necessarily to heal the torn tendon. People can often achieve pain relief and improved strength by relieving inflammation and restoring s
