Editing Rotator cuff (section)

=== Continuous passive motion ===
[[Physiotherapy]] can help manage the pain, but utilizing a program that involves continuous passive motion will reduce the pain even further. [[Continuous passive motion|Assisted passive motion]] at a low intensity allows the tissues to be stretched slightly without damaging them<ref name="Plessis, M 2011">Plessis, M. Du, E. Eksteen, A. Jenneker, E. Kriel, C. Mentoor, T. Stucky, D. Van Staden, and L. Morris. "The Effectiveness of Continuous Passive Motion on Range of Motion, Pain and Muscle Strength following Rotator Cuff Repair: A Systematic Review." Clinical Rehabilitation (2011): 291-302</ref> [[Continuous passive motion]] improves the shoulder range and enables the subject to expand their range of motion without experiencing additional pain. Easing into the motions will allow the person to continue working those muscles to keep them from undergoing atrophy, while also still maintaining that minimum level of function where daily function is allowed. Doing these exercises will also prevent tears in the muscles that will impair daily function further.<ref name="Plessis, M 2011"/>