Tendinopathy describes a complex multifaceted pathology of the tendon, characterized by
pain, decline in function and reduced exercise tolerance. The most common overuse …

Objectives Physicians often refer patients with musculoskeletal conditions to physical
therapy. However, it is unclear to what extent physical therapists' treatment choices align …

Background Manipulation under anaesthesia and arthroscopic capsular release are costly
and invasive treatments for frozen shoulder, but their effectiveness remains uncertain. We …

Importance There are a myriad of available treatment options for patients with frozen
shoulder, which can be overwhelming to the treating health care professional. Objective To …

The scapula functions as a bridge between the shoulder complex and the cervical spine and
plays a very important role in providing both mobility and stability of the neck/shoulder …

There is a growing body of literature associating abnormal scapular positions and motions,
and, to a lesser degree, clavicular kinematics with a variety of shoulder pathologies. The …

The etiology of rotator cuff tendinopathy is multi-factorial, and has been attributed to both
extrinsic and intrinsic mechanisms. Extrinsic factors that encroach upon the subacromial …

Subacromial impingement syndrome is the most common disorder of the shoulder, resulting
in functional loss and disability in the patients that it affects. This musculoskeletal disorder …

Background: Rotator cuff tendinopathy (RCT) is a significant source of disability and loss of
work. Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) has been suggested to be beneficial in the treatment of …

Objective Our aim was to provide a quantitative assessment of the exposure-response
relationships between work-related physical and psychosocial factors and the occurrence of …