02/09/2025
Rotator Cuff Tendinopathy is the most common type of shoulder pain as it is seen in about 30% of the overall population. Rotator Cuff Tendinopathy incidence also increases with age, which needs to be considered when we talk about Rotator Cuff disorders. The following conditions can be grouped under the term Rotator Cuff Tendinopathy: “tendinitis, tendinosis, paratendinosis or partial tears of the Rotator Cuff tendons”
In the case of rotator cuff-related pain there may be mechanism of injury, such as when lifting an object or in the event of a fall. Most commonly, rotator cuff tendinopathies tend to come on more insidiously with repetitive movement, chronic overuse, poor metabolic health (diabetes, HBP, obesity, smoking) or incorrect biomechanics and posture.
Pain may be intermittent or constant (although usually intermittent and load-related in the case of rotator cuff tendinopathy) and located in the anterior, lateral and/or posterior shoulder depending on the specific tendon involvement.
The treatment of rotator cuff tendinopathy aims to reduce pain and swelling, restore normal range of motion, and eventually strengthen the shoulder. Initially, rest and ice are used to decrease pain. It’s crucial for patients to avoid activities that aggravate pain and symptoms. Guidance and patient education are provided on the prognosis of the injury and when they can resume normal activities.
External modalities such as Shockwave Therapy (ESWT) also have sufficient evidence to assist in treatment of rotator cuff tendinopathy.
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