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Rotator Cuff: Lesions and Tears
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Course Description
This evidence-based course provides healthcare professionals with a comprehensive, up-to-date framework for evaluating and managing rotator cuff–related shoulder pain (RCRSP) across the full continuum of care. Grounded in the latest clinical practice guidelines and high-quality research (2022–2026), it integrates pathoanatomy with a biopsychosocial approach to improve diagnostic accuracy, patient communication, and treatment outcomes.
Learners will gain practical skills in clinical assessment, test interpretation, conservative and surgical decision-making, and progressive rehabilitation planning. The course emphasizes real-world application through case-based scenarios and interprofessional collaboration strategies. Clinicians will leave better equipped to reduce overreliance on imaging, optimize patient outcomes, and deliver high-value, patient-centered care.
Rotator Cuff: Lesions and Tears
Additional Course Details
0:00 - Introduction
4:37 - Module 1: Epidemiology, Terminology, and Pathophysiology
25:52 - Module 2: Clinical Assessment, Diagnosis & Imaging
43:57 - Module 3: Patient Communication & Psychosocial Considerations
56:38 - Module 4: Conservative Management, Ex. Therapy & Injections
1:15:13 - Module 5: Surgical Management, Rehab & Prevention
1:31:56 - Module 6: Return to Function, Interprofessional Practice
1:48:08 - Module 7: Case Study 1
1:53:31 - Case Study 2
1:58:02 - Case Study 3
2:02:15 - Case Study 4
2:13:11 - End
- Identify the prevalence patterns and burden of rotator cuff pathology across key populations.
- Classify rotator cuff disorders using the RCRSP terminology framework.
- Select the appropriate physical examination test clusters to differentiate rotator cuff conditions.
- Outline the evidence-based conservative management approach for rotator cuff disorders.
- Distinguish between indications for conservative versus surgical management of rotator cuff tears.
- Define the interprofessional roles involved in rotator cuff screening, rehabilitation, and care coordination.
- Apply evidence-based guidelines to case-based scenarios involving rotator cuff assessment and management.
Personnel Disclosure:
Financial – Anne Osborn, PT, MPT is the member manager of Ridley Learning. She receives compensation for the authorship of this course.
Nonfinancial - no relevant nonfinancial relationship exists.
No relevant conflicts of interest exist for any member of the activity planning committee.
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