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Effects of throwing on rotator cuff strength and proprioception
This study was performed to examine declines in strength and proprioception after a single bout of overhand baseball throwing. Twenty-three university students volunteered for this study and were placed into three groups. Subjects completed a pretest consisting of joint position sense testing …
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Effects of rotator cuff tears on glenohumeral capsule strain
Rotator cuff tears (RCTs) account for more than 4.5 million physician visits annually in the United States and are a primary source of shoulder pain and dysfunction. Approximately 250,000 rotator cuff repair surgeries are performed each year, and the success rate of repair is variable with 20% to …
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In vitro simulation of torque-induced rotator cuff damage
Various aspects of rotator cuff tears have been studied in depth, including the primary pathogenesis and mechanical properties. There is, however, a lack of information available on the injury mechanics associated with sudden torque loading of the shoulder. To investigate the mechanical response of …
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Measuring Quality of Life in patients with Rotator Cuff Disorders
Rotator cuff disorders (RCDs) are a common musculoskeletal problem with a higher prevalence in women and after the age of 60. Due to the increasing need for patient-centered care, researchers have been directed towards the use of patient reported outcomes (PROs) to evaluate the progress of patient …
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The behavior of rotator cuff tendon cells in three-dimensional culture
The rotator cuff is composed of the supraspinatus, infraspinatus, subcapularis, and teres minor tendons. Rotator cuff injuries are common athletic and occupational injuries that surgery cannot fully repair. Therefore tendon tissue engineering can provide alternatives to surgical solutions. Tendons …
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Muscle structure and function in older adults with a rotator cuff tear
Rotator cuff tears are a highly prevalent musculoskeletal injury affecting 20-50% of older adults, and prevalence increases with more advanced age. Symptoms of a rotator cuff tear include muscle atrophy, fatty infiltration, decreased strength, and a loss of functional ability. However, a healthy …
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Neurological Mechanisms Underlying Rotator Cuff Skeletal Muscle Pathophysiology and Implications for Therapy
Introduction: Rotator cuff tears are a common cause of upper-extremity disability. For chronic, full-thickness, rotator cuff tears, repair surgery can be technically challenging due to large gap distances and increased stiffness of the muscle-tendon unit. In contrast, acute rotator cuff tears are …
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Development of a Clinical Pathway for Patients with Chronic Rotator Cuff Tears
… presenting to the healthcare system with chronic rotator cuff tears. Specifically, the research questions examines what gaps in quality of care exist in the current system based on a comparison of the ideal and current standards of care for patients presenting to the healthcare system with chronic …
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Effect of rotator cuff muscle fatigue on shoulder muscle activation and posture during driving
Rotator cuff (RC) muscle dysfunction impacts the ability to perform daily functional tasks, such as driving. It has been suggested that RC muscle fatigue can mimic rotator cuff tears (RCT) during sudden steering in terms of kinematics. It has also been found that two RC muscles (infraspinatus and …
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Effectiveness of Compensatory Vehicle Control Techniques Exhibited by Drivers after Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Surgery
… recommendations for patients following rotator cuff repair (RCR) surgery are not uniform due to a lack of empirical evidence relating driving safety and time-after-surgery. To address the limitations of previous work, Badger et al. (2022) evaluated, on public roads, the driving fitness …
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IMPLICATIONS OF AGING AND DEGENERATIVE ROTATOR CUFF TEARS FOR UPPER LIMB MUSCLE MORPHOLOGY, STRENGTH, AND FUNCTION
… that can be exacerbated by a degenerative rotator cuff tear, a common injury predominantly affecting older adults. Many important tasks necessary to maintaining independence require strength and coordination in the upper limb. The objective of this dissertation was to evaluate the …
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Anatomical Variations and Degenerative Features of the Coracoacromial Ligament (CAL) in Shoulders with Rotator Cuff Tears
… etiology of subacromial impingement syndrome and rotator cuff tears. A knowledge and understanding of these variations will help to determine how such variations may influence the surrounding tissues and how the biomechanics of the shoulder works, as well as improving accurate diagnosis and …
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Development of multicompartment biomaterials to modulate cellular environments for improved tendon-to-bone rotator cuff repair
Submission original under an indefinite embargo labeled 'Open Access'. The submission was exported from vireo on 2025-10-20 without embargo terms
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Frontal Plane Humeral Elevation Effects on the Pullout Strength of Suture Anchors Used in Rotator Cuff Repair
The rotator cuff offers the stabilizing forces necessary for fine arm movement. The most common injury to the rotator cuff is the partial or full thickness tear of the supraspinatus tendon, which attaches the humerus to the scapula on the superior side, due to an acute or chronic injury. These …
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The Impact of Psychosocial Factors on the Outcome of Surgical Repair for Rotator Cuff Tears – A Prospective Cohort (IMPROVE Study)
Rotator cuff tears are a common cause of pain and reduced function in the shoulder. The impact of psychosocial factors on patient outcomes following rotator cuff repair (RCR) surgery is unclear. The main goal of this thesis was to determine the association of psychosocial factors and outcomes in …
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Kineziterapijos poveikis pacientų gyvenimo kokybei ir skausmui esant rotatorių manžetės pažeidimui: sisteminė literatūros apžvalga /
… the general population throughout their lives. Rotator cuff pathology is experienced by 4 to 39% of people. Studies indicate that pain, decreased quality of life, and restricted active range of motion in the shoulder joint are the main symptoms of rotator cuff injury. Rotator cuff tendinopathy …
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Understanding factors affecting tendon healing: Characterising the role of obesity on tendon healing and homeostasis and augmenting its effects with growth factors
… ageing and active population. Tears of rotator cuff tendons are common and result in substantial morbidity and healthcare costs. Recently, obesity has emerged as a key and potentially modifiable risk factor for impaired tendon healing. Aims: This thesis aimed to understand …
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Long term follow up of rotator cuff Magnetic resonance imaging changes in patients who underwent acromioplasty without repair of full thickness supraspinatus tendon tears
… done for symptomatic impingement with a rotator cuff tear.
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Sveikų asmenų plaštakos griebimo ir izometrinės peties sukamosios manžetės raumenų jėgos tarpusavio sąsajos /
… the correlation between hand grip strength and rotator cuff muscle isometric strength in healthy subjects. Tasks of work: 1. To assess the subjects' hand grip strength and compare the difference between the dominant and non-dominant side. 2. To assess rotator cuff muscle strength and compare …
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The short-term effect of manipulation of selected cervical spinal segments on the peak torque of the rotator cuff in asymtomatic patients with and without mechanical cervical spine dysfunction
Thesis (Masters in Technology: Chiropractic), Durban Institute of Technology, Durban, South Africa, 2005
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