Physical Therapy After Shoulder Injury in Parsippany, NJ
A rotator cuff tear is a common shoulder injury and can occur for various reasons. If you have been struggling with shoulder pain and live in the Parsippany, NJ, area, look no further than Pro Staff Physical Therapy.
We specialize in treating all shoulder injuries, from postoperative care to conservative management. Our team believes in treating our patients beyond the initial symptoms and conditions. We hope to help you recover as quickly as possible while helping you achieve your future movement goals.
What Causes Rotator Cuff Tears?
Rotator cuff tears can happen for a variety of reasons. Common reasons for a tear in these muscles can be general aging of the muscles, repetitive use of the shoulder, such as pitching or swimming, and trauma to the shoulder, such as a fall.
Whether you suspect a rotator cuff tear or have had imaging to confirm the type of tear, physical therapy can help. There is excellent evidence to prove that physical therapy addresses the strength and mobility of the rotator cuff muscles and can have great results and return to function more quickly.
When working with a physical therapist, you will be able to identify areas of weakness and mobility restrictions within the shoulder and how to improve them based on your specific movement goals. We will also help you devise exercises to help prevent it from happening again.
Common Symptoms of Rotator Cuff Tears
- Dull ache deep within the shoulder.
- Sharp pain with external rotation or overhead reaching.
- Pain with sleeping on the affected side.
- Decreased strength in the shoulder.
- Decreased mobility in the shoulder.
How to Treat Rotator Cuff Tears
Rotator cuff tears can be treated conservatively with physical therapy and surgically to repair the muscle. Treatment will vary based on several factors, including the type of tear, the quality of the muscle tissue, and your general health.
The rotator cuff muscles help stabilize the humerus in its proper position. Therefore, throughout physical therapy, you will work on strengthening these muscles while allowing them to heal properly.
We will work with you to keep your shoulder mobile through manual therapy, therapeutic exercise, and movement-specific re-education. The physical therapists at Pro Staff will help you along the way to better understand what is going on in your shoulder and why it is essential to heal it properly.
Get Started Today
The Pro Staff Physical Therapy team is an expert in treating shoulder injuries. We hope to help our community of Parsippany, NJ, with all its movement-specific needs.
If you are recovering from a shoulder injury and live in the Parsippany, NJ, area, contact our office at 973-358-9440 to schedule an appointment today.
