Rotator Cuff Series

This series comprehensively explains the framework of assessment and management of rotator cuff disorder and follows clear practical demonstrations of assessment of the shoulder and the exercises used to manage this very common problem.

Lesson 01: Assessment and Management Framework

This video describes the subjective clues that will help guide your objective assessment.  Discussion of the objective features, such as correction of scapular and humeral head position, that will help guide your diagnosis and management. Educating the client on the management of their shoulder pain: highlighting the importance of managing night pain. Discussion of soft tissue therapy, management of scapula position and loading of the rotator cuff. Great hints on how to activate the upward rotators of the scapula. Guidance on exercise progression and the order in which exercises are introduced. The best advice is to get the scapular control correct first.

Presenter

Dr. Tania Pizzari