About ROTATOR CUFF TENDINOPATHY
Physiotherapy for Shoulder Pain & Movement Rotator cuff problems can cause shoulder pain, especially while reaching overhead, lifting or performing repetitive activities. A personalised rotator cuff rehabilitation programme aims to improve shoulder function while building strength and tolerance to activity.
Frequently Asked Questions
Rotator cuff tendinopathy is a condition where the tendons around the shoulder become irritated or damaged, often causing pain and difficulty with shoulder movements.
Common symptoms include shoulder pain, especially when lifting the arm, weakness, stiffness, pain while sleeping on the affected side, and discomfort during overhead activities.
It can develop from repetitive overhead movements, sports activities, poor shoulder mechanics, muscle weakness, or gradually increasing activity without adequate recovery.
Yes. Physiotherapy can help reduce pain, improve shoulder movement, strengthen the rotator cuff and surrounding muscles, and gradually restore normal function.
Recovery varies depending on the severity and duration of symptoms. With appropriate activity modification and a progressive rehabilitation program, improvement often occurs over several weeks to months.
