Physio Academy

Includes CPD Certificate

Massive or inoperable rotator cuff tears can cause significant pain and loss of function in the upper limb. Physiotherapy has an important role to play in managing pain and expectations as well as helping regain functional movement in the upper limb. 

Learn how to rehabilitate people with these conditions using a specific rehabilitation approach to restoring muscle function.   

In this lesson, we cover:

• Pathoaetiology.
• Natural history.
• Clinical diagnosis.
• Imaging diagnosis.
• Non-surgical management.
• Physiotherapy rehabilitation
• Referral criteria.

Learning Activities:

• Pre-reading articles (3)
• Video presentation (21 mins)
• Quiz

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of this lesson you will be able to:

• Understand the classification of rotator cuff tears
• Understand the pathoaetiology and clinical presentation of massive/inoperable rotator cuff tears
• Describe the natural history of massive/inoperable rotator cuff tears
• Make an accurate diagnosis of massive/inoperable rotator cuff tears
• Understand the indications and interpretation of diagnostic imaging 
• Understand and appropriately apply non-operative management for massive/inoperable rotator cuff tears.
• Understand specific physiotherapy treatment and rehabilitation for massive/inoperable rotator cuff tears.
• List the criteria for orthopaedic referral. 

  
  Study Time:
  Approx. 4 hours