RTC pathology and disorders

Question 1

what muscles make up the rotator cuff?

Answer 1

• teres minor
• supraspinatous
• subscapularis
• infraspinatous

biceps long head - not apart but can be affected due to attachment points

Question 2

rotator cuff tendinopathies includes the following

Answer 2

• subacromial pain syndrome
• rotator cuff-related shoulder pain
• subacromial impingment syndrome
• subacromial bursopathy
• long head tendinopathy
• partial thickness rotator cuff tear

Question 3

prescribe an active rehab program as an initial treatment modality to reduce pain and disability in workers with rotator cuff tendinopahty

this treatment is seen as what grade level?

Answer 3

A (high)

Question 4

favor active mobiliation exercisesrather than passive modalities tor educe pain and disability ofworks with rotator cuff tendinopathy

this treatment is seen as waht grade level?

Answer 4

B (moderate)

Question 5

for a full thickness tear - a structured rehab program is seen as what grade level?

Answer 5

B (moderate)

Question 6

for a tendinopathy or partial tear:
active rehab –> initial treatment is see as what grade?
active over passive modalities is see as what grade?
task oriented rehabe program is seen as what grade?

Answer 6

A
B
B

Question 7

for a rotator cuff calcific tendiopathy
- exercise stherapy combined with pain management is see is what grade level?
- motor control exericses –> significant greater reduction in pain and disability compared to strengthening exercise is see as what grade level?

Answer 7

• grade B
• grade A

Question 8

loading considerations for RTC tendinopathy

Answer 8

• reponds very slowly
• start “tame the pain”
• move to “ train the strain” –> time under tension
• end “bring the spring”