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Rotator Cuff Injury Pinehurst, NC & Harrisonburg, Strasburg & Broadway, VA

Rotator Cuff Injury

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Karen Kaplan


Your rotator cuff is comprised of the muscles and tendons surrounding your shoulder joint. Sometimes, the rotator cuff can become torn or injured, due to repetitive overhead motions performed in sports (such as tennis) or jobs (such as carpentry.) Those who experience rotator cuff injuries or “torn shoulders” generally report a dull ache deep in their shoulder, arm weakness, difficulty reaching behind their back, and disturbed sleep due to pain. At Appalachian Physical Therapy, our natural and non-invasive methods can help relieve your shoulder pain and heal your rotator cuff injury.

While rotator cuff injuries sometimes require surgery if they are severe enough, there are several cases where physical therapy treatments can work just as well (if not better) than surgery. According to the American Physical Therapy Association, “A recent study from Finland asserts that when it comes to treatment of nontraumatic rotator cuff tears, physical therapy alone produces results equal to those produced by arthroscopic surgery and open surgical repair.” In this same study, a follow-up on 167 patients receiving physical therapy alone for their rotator cuff injuries, demonstrated that conservative treatment, such as physical therapy, should be considered as the primary treatment for this condition.

At Appalachian Physical Therapy, we will conduct a physical evaluation and diagnostic tests to determine if you do indeed have a rotator cuff tear, and we will design a personalized treatment plan based on the needs of your diagnosis. Specialized techniques, such as ice and heat therapies, manual therapies, or ultrasound may be used to relieve pain, reduce swelling, and enhance function. Gentle stretches and exercises may also be prescribed to improve your posture and the range of motion of your shoulder.

If you are suffering from a rotator cuff injury, Contact Us Today at Pinehurst, NC & Harrisonburg, Strasburg & Broadway, VA Centers. Our dedicated physical therapists will provide you with some much-needed relief and get you started on your path toward recovery!

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Strasburg Office

105 Stony Pointe Way, Ste 211
Strasburg, VA 22657

P:540-252-3892

F:540-252-3883

Broadway Office

171 E Springbrook Rd
Broadway, VA 22815

P:540-901-9501

F:540-901-8773

Harrisonburg Office

2035-45 E Market St
Harrisonburg, VA 22801

P:540-209-8977

F:540-209-8980

Pinehurst Office

211 Central Park Ave #L
Pinehurst, NC 28374

P:910-215-0541

F:910-215-9886

What We Treat

  • ACL Injury
  • Arthritis
  • Back Pain & Sciatica
  • Balance & Gait Disorders
  • Chronic Pain
  • Dizziness & Vertigo
  • Elbow Wrist & Hand Pain
  • Fibromyalgia
  • Foot and Ankle Pain
  • Gastrointestinal Issues
  • Headaches
  • Hip and Knee Pain
  • Incontinence
  • Lymphedema
  • Motor Vehicle Accident Injuries
  • Muscle Cramping
  • Neck Pain
  • Neurological Disorders
  • Pediatric Sports Injuries
  • Pelvic Pain
  • Post-Surgical Rehab
  • Pre/Post-Natal Pain
  • Pre-Surgical Rehab
  • Rotator Cuff Injury
  • Sports Injuries
  • Total Joint Replacement
  • Shoulder Pain
  • Stress Fractures
  • TMJ Dysfunction
  • Torticollis
  • Work Injuries

How We Treat

  • ACL Injury Prevention Program
  • Concussion Therapy
  • Dry Needling
  • Electrical Stimulation
  • Ergonomics
  • Fascial Manipulation® Stecco Method
  • IASTM
  • Joint Mobilization
  • Kinesio Taping
  • LSVT Big® Program
  • Lymphatic Therapy
  • Manual Therapy
  • Muscle Energy Technique
  • Neuromuscular Reeducation
  • Orthotics
  • Postural Restoration®
  • Therapeutic Massage
  • Therapeutic Exercise
  • Manual Traction
  • Trigger Point Therapy
  • Ultrasound
  • Vestibular Therapy
  • Work Hardening
  • Work Conditioning

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