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http://www.TheGuideForYou.com/rotator-cuff -- Rotator Cuff Tear Explained

The rotator cuff musclulature plays an integral part in the function and control of the shoulder complex, control the head of the humerus on the glenoid fossa.

the people with rotator cuff pathology are often faced with the inability to perform the most personal self care tasks.

Tears of the rotator cuff can be partial or full thickness, due to its anatomical location and area of hypovascularity yhe supraspinatus muscle is the most commonly impinged.

Cause of rotator cuff tear include trauma, progression of impingement syndrome and degenerative changes of of tendon.

Rotator cuff tear are diagnosed using magnetic resonance imaging ( MRI ) and magnet
ic resonance arthography ( MRA ).

The special test for rotator cuff pathology are neer impingement sign, hawkins test,empty can test,drop arm test and biceps speed's test.

some of partial tears can be treated conservatively with activity modification and strengthening of scapula and rotator cuff muscle.

The teratment focus on regaining full ROM without pain, scapula and rotator cuff strengthening, practicing activities of daily living, and occupational tasks.

To learn more about rotator cuff tear, please visit :
http://www.TheGuideForYou.com/rotator-cuff

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