Overview
The aim of this multicenter non-controlled study will be to evaluate the effectiveness of a physical therapy treatment based on resistance exercise and education for patients with massive rotator cuff tears.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria:
- Massive rotator cuff tear diagnosed by ultrasound imaging or magnetic resonance imaging. The definition of massive will be the rears including 2 or more tneonds, or the ones with an extension equal or greater to 5cm in the short or long axis.
- To have a degree of disability equal or greater to 15% in the Oxford Shoulder Score.
- Adequate comprehension of written and spoken Spanish
Exclusion Criteria:
- Loss of passive external rotation at 0º of shoulder abduction equal or greater to 50% compared to contralateral side.
- Suspected neck-related shoulder pain.
- Suspected visceral-related shoulder pain.
- Humerus and/or scapular fractures within the last year.
- Previous rotator cuff repair surgery within the last year.
- Presence of cancer, fibromyalgia, neurological and/or other systemic diseases.
- Cognitive impairment that makes it impossible to perform therapeutic exercise.