{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"164. Case study: Rotator cuff tear + arm symptoms. Physio Edge Shoulder Success podcast with Jo Gibson","description":"     Upper Limb Rehabilitation Specialist Jo Gibson explores an intriguing case of an 84-year-old man with a massive rotator cuff tear of the supraspinatus and partial subscapularis tear. Despite his long history of shoulder issues, he\u2019s improving, but constant pain and intermittent numbness in his posterior arm and into his hand complicate the situation. In this podcast, you\u2019ll explore:  What a massive rotator cuff tear (MRCT) is Common pain patterns with rotator cuff tears Why the Suprascapular nerve can be affected in MRCT\u2019s How to set realistic expectations with patients about their recovery Common causes of pain into the posterior arm, wrist and hand How to differentially diagnose shoulder, arm and hand pain&amp;nbsp; Assessment tests to identify and exclude cervical involvement When nerve conduction tests or EMG should be performed&amp;nbsp; Rehabilitation ideas for this patient  Listen to this podcast now to improve your rehabilitation of shoulder &amp;amp; arm pain and rotator cuff tears. Free shoulder assessment infographic series Click here to access the free shoulder infographic series and learn how to easily assess shoulder pain patients with this simple 6-step shoulder assessment from Jo Gibson  The handout for this podcast consists of a transcript and research articles referenced in this podcast.       Click here for the free webinar with Jo Gibson \u201cRotator cuff revealed! Rehab &amp;amp; reasoning\u201d.&amp;nbsp; Free video series \u201cFrozen shoulder assessment &amp;amp; treatment\u201d with Jo Gibson Improve your frozen shoulder assessment and treatment now with Jo Gibson\u2019s free video series at&amp;nbsp;clinicaledge.co\/shoulder  Shoulder: Steps to Success online course with Jo Gibson Improve your assessment and treatment of shoulder pain with the Shoulder: Steps to Success online course with Jo Gibson, now available for enrolment at&amp;nbsp;clinicaledge.co\/shouldersuccess  Free trial Clinical Edge membership Use a fresh approach to your musculoskeletal and sports injury treatment with a free trial Clinical Edge membership at&amp;nbsp;clinicaledge.co\/freetrial Links associated with this episode:  Free shoulder assessment infographic series with Jo Gibson Free webinar - Rotator cuff revealed: Rehab &amp;amp; reasoning with Jo Gibson Get your access to the free video series \u201cFrozen shoulder assessment &amp;amp; treatment\u201d with Jo Gibson Improve your shoulder assessment &amp;amp; treatment with the Shoulder: Steps to Success online course with Jo Gibson Improve your confidence and clinical reasoning with a free trial Clinical Edge membership Join Jo Gibson live on Facebook &amp;amp; ask your shoulder related questions every Monday  Download and subscribe to the podcast on iTunes Download the podcast now using the best podcast app currently in existence - Overcast Listen to the podcast on Spotify Jo Gibson on Twitter Let David know what you liked about this podcast on Twitter  Review the podcast on iTunes Infographics by Clinical Edge      ","author_name":"Physio Edge podcast","author_url":"https:\/\/www.clinicaledge.co","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/32195122\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/174737327"}