BJSM Systematic Review: Exercise vs. Surgery for Rotator Cuff Tendinopathy (youtube.com)

• Exercise as first-line treatment for rotator cuff tendinopathy
• Surgery indicated only after failed conservative care or full-thickness tear
• Individualized load management is key to outcomes

"A BJSM systematic review synthesizes evidence comparing exercise and surgery for rotator cuff tendinopathy. Findings favor exercise as first-line treatment, with surgery reserved for failures. The review guides clinicians on load management and shared decision-making based on patient factors."