Conquer Rotator Cuff Tendinopathy: Diagnosis & Treatment Update!
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In today's video - Conquer Rotator Cuff Tendinopathy: Diagnosis & Treatment Update! - FPF Show Episode 173:
- 0:00 Introduction
- 0:47 Clinical practice guideline update
- 2:05 Rotator Cuff Disorder background and definition
- 2:32 What type of patients were included in the guidelines?
- 4:25 Explaining the grades of recommendation for CPGs
- 5:56 What are the grade A recommendations for clinical assessment?
- 8:36 Which special tests should be utilized to diagnose rotator cuff tendinopathy?
- 18:28 Which pharmacological treatments are recommended for the treatment of rotator cuff tendinopathy? (NSAIDS, corticosteroids)
- 31:06 Should acetaminophen or opioids be used to treat rotator cuff tendinopathy?
- 31:29 Should clinicians recommend PRP or hyaluronic acid to patients?
- 34:36 Should clinicians be recommending an active exercise program for patients with rotator cuff tendinopathy? If so, which types of exercises are recommended?
- 35:07 Should clinicians be utilizing manual therapies in patients with rotator cuff tendinopathy? If so, which manual therapies are recommended?
- 38:05 Is patient education recommended for patients with rotator cuff tendinopathy, and if so on what?
- 38:24 Should clinicians recommend acupuncture, shockwave therapy or ultrasound for patients with rotator cuff tendinopathy?
- 42:06 Should clinicians using taping techniques to reduce pain in the short-term for patients with rotator cuff tendinopathy?
- 44:13 What recommendations are there for return to sport following rotator cuff tendinopathy injuries in patients?
I tore my rotator cuff while creating this video...
- Dan Pope DPT,OCS,CSCS
Show Notes / Relevant Articles:
- FPF Mini Course - 7 Reasons Why Injuries Happen in the Gym and What to do About it
- Essential Beginner Exercises for Rotator Cuff Related Pain | Guide for Physical Therapists
- Rotator Cuff Tear Repair Surgery MASTER CLASS for Physical Therapists [Evidence Based]
- When Do Rotator Cuff Tears Fail After Surgical Repair? | Arthroscopic Surgery, Physical Therapy
- The Ultimate Guide to Rotator Cuff Tears, Tendinopathy and Sub-acromial Impingement Syndrome
- Physical Therapy Diagnosis and Treatment for Rotator Cuff Tendinitis / Impingement
- What Physical Therapists NEED to Know About Rotator Cuff Repair from an Orthopedic Surgeon
- Do I Need Surgery for My Torn Rotator Cuff?
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References:
Rotator Cuff Tendinopathy Diagnosis, Nonsurgical Medical Care, and Rehabilitation: A Clinical Practice Guideline François Desmeules, Jean-Sébastien Roy, Simon Lafrance, Maxime Charron, Marc-Olivier Dubé, Frédérique Dupuis, Jason M. Beneciuk, Jason Grimes, H. Mike Kim, Martin Lamontagne, Karen McCreesh, Ellen Shanley, Tatiana Vukobrat, and Lori A. Michener Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy 2025 55:4, 235-274