SWIMMERS!!!!! They are going hard at the Pan Am Toronto 2015 games and have aquired 23 medals (at last check). With all of the competition comes beating fellow competitors but more importantly the clock. Striving for excellence is no small feat and can sometimes bring about serious injury – FOR ALL OF US. Rotator cuff tears or injuries are VERY common and because of available movement, are the most injured body part.
When it comes to the 4 muscles of the rotator cuff its important to get it tested properly, as most doctors know that pain in movement in the shoulders might just be a vague Tear in the rotator cuff. There are 4 muscles in the rotator cuff and each works with different arm and shoulder movements. Orthopedic testing is part of what we do as massage therapists.