The rotator cuff is composed by surrounding muscles and tendons of shoulder joint. Rotator cuff injury refers to injury of muscles or tendons forming the rotator cuff. You will have shoulder pain and tenderness. It aggravates when you move your shoulder. You will also feel shoulder weakness and restricted range of motion. Exercise therapy is a common treatment for rotator cuff injury. If the tear is large, surgery is needed.
How is Rotator cuff injury treated in practice?