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Oct 2023
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Rotator Cuff Tear or Subacromial Impinge...

Paul Marquis P.T. Helping you feel confident with your orthopedic evaluation and management skills
About this episode

I often get the question...  "How can you tell the difference between a rotator cuff tear and a subacromial impingement?"
Today, I will review:
-Anatomical differences between a RCT and sub-acromial impingement.

-Sources of subacromial pain.

-Differences in signs and symptoms between the two.

-Treatment considerations and so much more!

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(Video) Rotator cuff evaluation and special tests
(Video) Rotator Cuff Explanation
(Podcast video) Interview with Dr. Jessica Aronowitz. Rotator Cuff Injuries
(Video) Massive Rotator Cuff Tear Exam

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