ROTATOR CUFF TEAR

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ROTATOR CUFF TEAR
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While lifting at work, I felt a sharp pain but
thought I could work it out. The next morning I
was in severe pain and was unable to get dressed
or lift my right arm. I went to the Occupational
Health clinic and was given medication and some
exercises. After no relief, I was sent to an
orthopedic physician two weeks later. An MRI
revealed that I had a partial-thickness rotator
cuff tear and injury to my bicep tendon. I had
the option of trying telerehab, and because I had
a hard time driving with only one arm, I decided
that was my best option.
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On my first visit, I was impressed with the
knowledge of my clinician and how thorough the
evaluation was. I was seeing someone virtually,
and they looked closer at my shoulder movements
than anyone in person. By the end of that first
visit, I was able to lift my arm slightly
overhead. My clinician explained to me that along
with the MRI findings, I also had a tiny piece of
cartilage that was getting pinched in my joint.
She gave me an exercise to help move it out of
the way. Immediately after doing the exercises, I
was able to move further with less pain. After
only 4 visits, I went back to my doctor and told
him that I was ready to go back to full duty
because I no longer had any pain.
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