Rotator Cuff Tendinopathy

Mr S is a young man suffering from right shoulder pain due to repetitive lifting from his work. On examination, he showed signed for rotator cuff tendinopathy resulted from muscle overuse. His main complaint was having residual pain during overhead activities particularly at the end of range. He is receiving rehabilitation in our clinic receiving ultrasound, electrotherapy and exercise therapy to promote the healing of the tendon. The patient is following the home exercise program and is now gradually improving. Rehabilitation exercises provided include the following:

  • Posterior rotator cuff muscles stretches

  • Pectoralis major stretches

  • Resisted scapular retraction

  • Serratus anterior strengthening

  • Resisted external rotation in neutral and 90 degree shoulder abduction

  • Resisted shoulder flexion and abduction strengthening