We treat rotator cuff injuries at our Roxboro clinic in the West Island, from tendon irritation to partial tears. Your physiotherapist restores your shoulder’s range and strength with hands-on care and progressive loading. No doctor’s referral needed to book.
Symptoms
The shoulder is easy to take for granted until reaching for a seatbelt or a high shelf makes you wince.
- Pain on the side or front of the shoulder
- Weakness lifting the arm, especially overhead
- Pain at night, particularly lying on the affected side
- Painful arc when raising the arm from the side
Causes
The rotator cuff is a group of four small muscles and tendons that stabilize the shoulder. Injuries range from inflammation (tendinopathy) to partial and full-thickness tears. Common drivers:
- Repeated overhead activity (painting, throwing, swimming)
- Sudden load: a fall on the arm or catching something heavy
- Age-related tendon degeneration
How we treat it
Most rotator cuff injuries respond to a structured rehab program: manual therapy to restore range, progressive loading exercises for the cuff and scapular stabilizers, and education on activities to modify temporarily. Full-thickness tears in active patients may need surgical opinion; many partial tears improve with rehab alone.
Services that treat this
Frequently asked
- Do I need a referral to see a physiotherapist for Rotator Cuff Injury?
- No. In Quebec you can book physiotherapy directly, without a doctor’s referral. Some insurance plans require one for reimbursement, so check with your insurer.
- How soon can I book an assessment?
- Call the clinic and we will book your assessment, usually with the physiotherapist and time you prefer. You can also book online any time.
- What languages do you offer care in?
- Our team treats in French, English, Arabic, and Cantonese.