Physical Diagnosis 178

Course overview

*Identify the 4 muscles that are associated with the Rotator Cuff. *Recall the major epidemiological variables associated with Rotator Cuff Tears. *Differentiate the 2 major etiological factors associated with Rotator Cuff Tears. *Recognize the symptoms and signs associated with Rotator Cuff Tears. *Determine conservative treatment approaches in the acute and/or sub-acute phase of Rotator Cuff Tears. *Select appropriate ancillary studies that may be necessitated upon failed conservative treatment of presented upper extremity conditions.