Journal article
Conservative Treatment of a Rotator Cuff Tear with Accompanying Scapular Dyskinesis: A Case Report
International Journal of Athletic Therapy and Training, Vol.24(2), pp.54-63
2019
Abstract
A 20-year-old female, national level synchronized ice skater, sustained a mid-supraspinatus tendon tear (4mm) in her left shoulder during a training session. Physical tests identified scapular dyskinesis on the involved side, and pain during shoulder flexion tasks. With no best practice identified for the conservative treatment of rotator cuff tears, treatment focused on correcting the scapular dyskinesis present. Within 12-weeks of treatment the patient was pain-free, returned to full level of sport, and did not display any signs of scapular dyskinesis. These findings suggest that conservative treatment designed to correct scapular dyskinesis can be effective in alleviating pain and dysfunction associated with rotator cuff tears, as well as reducing time to return to full level of sport when compared to surgical interventions.
Details
- Title
- Conservative Treatment of a Rotator Cuff Tear with Accompanying Scapular Dyskinesis: A Case Report
- Authors
- Aaron Turner (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast - School of Health & Sport Sciences
- Publication details
- International Journal of Athletic Therapy and Training, Vol.24(2), pp.54-63
- Publisher
- Human Kinetics
- Date published
- 2019
- DOI
- 10.1123/ijatt.2018-0103
- ISSN
- 2157-7277; 2157-7285
- Organisation Unit
- School of Health - High Performance Sport; University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland; School of Health and Sport Sciences - Legacy; School of Health and Behavioural Sciences - Legacy
- Language
- English
- Record Identifier
- 99451378102621
- Output Type
- Journal article
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