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Aug 27
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[Physio Discussed] Tackling large rotato...

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In this episode, we discuss large rotator cuff tears. We explore: 

  • Traditional tests that are used within shoulder assessment
  • Is Rotator cuff related shoulder pain a diagnosis? 
  • Physiotherapy's role in conservative management of rotator cuff tears
  • Surgical vs non-surgical pathway
  • Load management for patient care
  • Rotator cuff tear progression

Want to learn more about the rotator cuff tears in the shoulder? Jared Powell has done a brilliant Masterclass with us called “Evaluation and Treatment of Shoulder Pain” where he goes into further depth on this topic. 

👉🏻 You can watch his class now with our 7-day free trial: https://physio.network/masterclass-powell

Dr Jared Powell is a Queensland-based physiotherapist, educator, and researcher with a PhD in shoulder pain. He runs The Complete Shoulder course and hosts the Shoulder Physio Podcast. Jared combines over 15 years of clinical experience with evidence-based education, reaching clinicians in 40+ countries.  He is a visiting lecturer at Bond University and focuses on practical, patient-centred care informed by research and critical thinking. More at shoulderphysio.com.

Kathryn Fahy, PhD MSc, is a Chartered Physiotherapist, Researcher, and Educator from Ireland, currently based at Aspetar’s Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Rehabilitation Department in Doha. She holds a PhD in Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy focused on rotator cuff pathology and led the development of the CALMeR Cuff Pathway - an evidence-based approach to managing large to massive rotator cuff tears. At Aspetar, she contributes to advancing shoulder rehabilitation through innovative, patient-centred strategies and multidisciplinary collaboration.

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