Most of the subjects had been advised to undergo shoulder surgery ... Sixteen subjects had a rotator cuff tear (confirmed by MRI), and the remaining 4 had frozen shoulder. Of the 92 subjects ...

The rotator cuff is a group of muscles and tendons holding the shoulder joint in place. If an individual injures their rotator cuff, Medicare may cover the surgery costs if a doctor confirms it is ...

but any of the four tendons may tear. If rotator cuff muscles and tendons are severely damaged, surgery is typically needed ...

Background Pathology of the soft tissues of the shoulder including the musculotendinous ... to describe the continuum of the rotator cuff pathology from asymptomatic tendon through full thickness ...

"Rotator cuff tears ... can improve shoulder range of motion and strength. Healthcare professionals may recommend this stretch as part of physical therapy after surgery or an injury.