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[Physio Discussed] Tackling large rotator cuff tears with Dr Jared Powell and Dr Kathryn Fahey
Description
In this episode, we discuss large rotator cuff tears. We explore:
- Traditional tests that are used within shoulder assessment
- Is Rotator cuff related shoulder pain a diagnosis?
- Physiotherapy's role in conservative management of rotator cuff tears
- Surgical vs non-surgical pathway
- Load management for patient care
- Rotator cuff tear progression
Want to learn more about the rotator cuff tears in the shoulder? Jared Powell has done a brilliant Masterclass with us called “Evaluation and Treatment of Shoulder Pain” where he goes into further depth on this topic.
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Dr Jared Powell is a Queensland-based physiotherapist, educator, and researcher with a PhD in shoulder pain. He runs The Complete Shoulder course and hosts the Shoulder Physio Podcast. Jared combines over 15 years of clinical experience with evidence-based education, reaching clinicians in 40+ countries. He is a visiting lecturer at Bond University and focuses on practical, patient-centred care informed by research and critical thinking. More at shoulderphysio.com.
Kathryn Fahy, PhD MSc, is a Chartered Physiotherapist, Researcher, and Educator from Ireland, currently based at Aspetar’s Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Rehabilitation Department in Doha. She holds a PhD in Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy focused on rotator cuff pathology and led the development of the CALMeR Cuff Pathway - an evidence-based approach to managing large to massive rotator cuff tears. At Aspetar, she contributes to advancing shoulder rehabilitation through innovative, patient-centred strategies and multidisciplinary collaboration.
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