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    The rotator cuff is made up of four muscles that connect the humerus bone to the shoulder blade and allow shoulder movement. Rotator cuff tendonitis is inflammation of one or more of these tendons, often caused by overuse from repetitive overhead motions. Symptoms include shoulder pain that worsens with movement. Treatment focuses on rest, ice, exercises to strengthen the muscles, and potentially surgery for severe tears. The goal is to reduce inflammation and improve strength to alleviate pain and allow a return to normal activities.

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    The rotator cuff is made up of four muscles that connect the humerus bone to the shoulder blade and allow shoulder movement. Rotator cuff tendonitis is inflammation of one or more of these tendons, often caused by overuse from repetitive overhead motions. Symptoms include shoulder pain that worsens with movement. Treatment focuses on rest, ice, exercises to strengthen the muscles, and potentially surgery for severe tears. The goal is to reduce inflammation and improve strength to alleviate pain and allow a return to normal activities.

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    The rotator cuff is made up of four muscles that connect the humerus bone to the shoulder blade and allow shoulder movement. Rotator cuff tendonitis is inflammation of one or more of these tendons, often caused by overuse from repetitive overhead motions. Symptoms include shoulder pain that worsens with movement. Treatment focuses on rest, ice, exercises to strengthen the muscles, and potentially surgery for severe tears. The goal is to reduce inflammation and improve strength to alleviate pain and allow a return to normal activities.

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    Rotator Cuff Tendonitis – A

    Rotator Cuff Injury


    Posted By: David Mangusan Jr., PTRP

    Rotator cuff tendonitis is an inflammation that occurs in any of the tendons of the rotator cuff. A tendon is a strong
    band of tissue connecting muscles to bones. In rotator cuff tendonitis, the tendon becomes irritated and inflamed,
    often, due to overuse or forceful overhead movements.

    The Rotator Cuff Muscles

    You have four cuff muscles in each of your shoulders. They are the supraspinatus, infraspinatus, teres minor, and
    subscapularis. They attach to your arm bone (humerus) via their tendons. These muscles help you perform shoulder
    movements such as moving your shoulder away from your trunk and rotating your shoulder. The rotator cuff is
    sometimes called the SITS muscles, representing the first letters of the muscles.

    Causes

    Rotator cuff tendonitis often occurs because of overuse of the muscles, especially in activities that require you to
    move your arms overhead repeatedly. Sports at risk for rotator cuff tendonitis may include baseball (pitching),
    racket sports like tennis and badminton, heavy weight lifting (above the shoulder), and swimming. Carpenters and
    painters may also be at risk if their work requires them to reach overhead.

    Symptoms

    The most common symptom of rotator cuff tendinitis is pain in the shoulder. Depending on the severity of your
    injury, you may also experience
     Swelling

     Bruising

     Rotator cuff weaknees

     Difficulty moving your injured rotator cuff

    What you can do

    For minor rotator cuff tendonitis, wrap an ice pack with towel and apply over your injured shoulder for 20 minutes,
    every 3 to 4 hours to help reduce your swelling and pain. Rest and avoid movements that cause your symptoms to
    worsen during the first couple of days. Taking pain medication may help relieve your symptoms. Ask your
    physiotherapist about exercises that you can safely perform to maintain your overall fitness and strengthen your
    weakened muscles.
     When is Ice Used for a Sports Injury?

    If you have severe symptoms of pain and swelling or a deformed shoulder, you should consult your health care
    provider for proper diagnosis and treatment.

    Treatments

    Treatments for rotator cuff tendonitis may include


     Modified rest

     Ice application

     Immobilization if necessary

     Pain medication

     Physiotherapy
    Your doctor may recommend surgery to repair a severely torn tendon. After your surgery, your doctor may
    recommend that you undergo physiotherapy to help you improve your muscle strength and help return you to your
    original work or sports activity as fast and safely possible.

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