Supraspinatus Tendinopathy -know as Tendonitis - is a clinical condition of the tendon of Supraspinatus muscle on the Shoulder. Like in most tendinopathies, it is a chronic condition, that can be particularly painful in the accute phase.
What are the Symptoms of Supraspinatus Tendinopathy?
The main symptom of Supraspinatus Tendinopathy is pain, felt :
- during movement of the hand on the frontal and dorsal side
- consantly, even when the limb is not moving
- at night during sleep
- radiating pain towards the arm or the nack
The hand as a restricted range of motion upwards.
Risk Factors of Supraspinatus Tendinopathy
Supraspinatus Tendinopathy might be caused due to :
- Shoulder impigment
- intense activity of the hand higher than the level of the shoulder, for a long period
- bad motor control - particularly during athletic actvities
- acomion type II or II - reduced subacromial space
How can Physical Therapy Help with Supraspinatus Tendinopathy?
During treatment the immediate concern is the cease of pain, which can be very acute in certain cases. This is achived through a combination of interventions, such as specialized massage and electrotherapy, which can be effective in any case. Then passive and active kinesiotherapy, with also specialized exercises is applied. Gradually, with the increase of shoulder range of motion, a set of exercises that will adjust the stabilization of shoulder are introduced, which eventually lead the scapula realignment and avert future reappearence of the clinical condition, but alsoa allow the calcific deposits absorpion. The interventions used are:
- Muscle stretching exercises
- Shoulder dynamic stability
- Orthopedic Manual Therapy
- Physical Therapy Modalities such as thermotherapy, cryotherapy, diathermy for pain and inflamation reduction
- TECAR for deep tissue heating
Differential Evaluation
Evaluation by the Physical Therapist in necessary for detecting other potential pathologies that coexist, such as:
- Shoulder impigment
- Shoulder dislocation
- Frozen shoulder
- Supraspinatus tendinopathy
- Calcific tendonitis
- Bursitis
Evaluation by Othropedic Physical Therapist Konstantinos Danalis is done by taking your medical history and history of the clinical condition, by clinical trials and a test therapy that follows.
Did you have surgery for Supraspinatus Tear or Tendinopathy?
Physical Therapy can help you maximize the benefits of a surgery.Together with Physical Therapist Mr. Danalis you will customise your rehabilitaion, so that post-surgery pain is addressed quickly, and with exercise your hand will once again be strong and with full range of motion.
If you are experiencing symptoms of Supraspinatus Tendinopathy Contact PhysioDanali today for expert consultation.
References
- Lafrance S, Charron M, Roy JS, et al. Diagnosing, Managing, and Supporting Return to Work of Adults With Rotator Cuff Disorders: A Clinical Practice Guideline. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther. 2022;52(10):647-664. doi:10.2519/jospt.2022.11306
- Dyer JO, Doiron-Cadrin P, Lafrance S, et al. Diagnosing, Managing, and Supporting Return to Work of Adults With Rotator Cuff Disorders: Clinical Practice Guideline Methods. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther. 2022;52(10):665-674. doi:10.2519/jospt.2022.11307