Rotator cuff tendinopathy: An evidence-based overview for the sports medicine professional

  • Kelby Kaplan
  • , William J. Hanney
  • , Scott W. Cheatham
  • , Michael Masaracchio
  • , Xinliang Liu
  • , Morey J. Kolber

Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

Abstract

ROTATOR CUFF TENDINOPATHY IS A PREVALENT CONDITION AMONG BOTH THE GENERAL AND ATHLETIC POPULATIONS, WITH MANY OF THESE INDIVIDUALS SEEKING CONSERVATIVE CARE AT SOME POINT. THE UNDERSTANDING OF TENDINOPATHIES HAS CHANGED DRAMATICALLY OVER THE PAST DECADE, AS HAVE MANAGEMENT OPTIONS. THIS ARTICLE PROVIDES AN OVERVIEW OF CURRENT TRENDS IN THE UNDERSTANDING OF ROTATOR CUFF TENDINOPATHY INCLUDING THE UNDERLYING PATHOPHYSIOLOGY, RISK FACTORS, AS WELL AS THE EVIDENCE UNDERSCORING PHARMACOLOGICAL AND EXERCISE-BASED INTERVENTIONS.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)61-71
Number of pages11
JournalStrength and Conditioning Journal
Volume40
Issue number4
DOIs
StatePublished - Aug 2018

Bibliographical note

Publisher Copyright:
© 2018 National Strength and Conditioning Association.

ASJC Scopus Subject Areas

  • Orthopedics and Sports Medicine
  • Physical Therapy, Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation

Disciplines

  • Orthopedics
  • Sports Medicine
  • Physical Therapy

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