Best Evidence Topics

Physiotherapy for acute rotator cuff injuries

Report By: Dr Clint Gomes - Specialty Registrar in Emergency Medicine
Institution: University Hospital Aintree, Liverpool
Date Submitted: 28th March 2009
Last Modified: 28th March 2009
Status: Red (incomplete)

Three Part Question

In [adults with an acute rotator cuff inury] is [active physiotherapy better than verbal advice alone] in [reducing time to recovery]?