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Rotator cuff tear
I have rotator cuff tear in both shoulders from incorrect gym workouts. What are the treatment options?
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Treatment varies with severity of injury , in complete tear surgery is the right way to go ahead.
Incomplete tear needs supervised physiotherapy sessions for 6 months 2-3times per week.
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Understand th extent of injury with MRI
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avoid overhead shoulder movement in gym keep it below 90 degree
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Laser physiotherapy best option
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Hot Fomentation.
Gentle Shoulder Stretching.
Core Strengthening Exercises.
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It is better to have it repaired at your age. See good shoulder surgeon Dr Gautam Tawari in Mumbai
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Dr. Faiyazuddeen Kuthbudeen (PT)
Physiotherapist
23 yrs exp
Chennai
U said tear but how about the severity of the tear depending on that only we can guide you visit a ortho doctor and have a digital x ray if can’t rule out then go for MRI u can say the diagnosis on your own
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Dr. Gautam JK Tawari
Sports Medicine Surgeon
22 yrs exp
Mumbai
see a shoulder surgeon as soon as u can. opinion from dr gautam tawari. shoulder and hand surgeon. mumbai
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