A 2021 study takes a look at rotator cuff tears of post-stroke patients with hemiplegic shoulder pain. Surprisingly, this shoulder pain issue can occur in 16-84% of post-stroke patients. For many rotator cuff patients, surgery or conservative care may yield good results.

In this episode, Dr. Rountree reviews the study methods, evaluation process, and how laser therapy was used to improve pain and tendon tear size. Is your exercise care plan enough? Or can you improve patient recovery with laser therapy?

Studies mentioned in this episode

The effectiveness of high intensity laser therapy in the treatment of post-stroke patients with hemiplegic shoulder pain, a prospective randomized controlled study.

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STUDY: Rotator Cuff Tears in Stroke Patients