Why a Structured Recovery Plan Matters Four muscles and their tendons make up the rotator cuff; they smooth arm motion and ...

More advanced rotator cuff injuries may cause difficulty moving or weakness in the affected arm. ... Step 1: Lean forward and place your uninjured hand on a table or counter for support. ...

The rotator cuff is a group of four muscles and tendons that surround the shoulder joint, providing a stabilizing force to the joint. The shoulder, while it is the most mobile joint in the human body, ...

Rotator cuff injury is the most common injury in adults, with around 30% of those over 60 years old and 62% of those over 80 years old receiving treatment for it.

Tears of the rotator cuff can result from substantial traumatic injury (e.g., a motor vehicle accident, assault, a blow from a fast-moving projectile, or a fall from greater than standing height 3 ...