AOSSM Youth to the NFL Sports Medicine Course no CME-Rotator Cuff Injuries in Collision Sport Athletes

Rotator Cuff Injuries in Collision Sport Athletes

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Video Summary

In this video, the speaker discusses rotator cuff injuries in football players. They explain that rotator cuff injury can range from bruising to partial or full thickness tears. They emphasize that healthy young people can still experience rotator cuff tears, contrary to common beliefs. The speaker highlights the prevalence of rotator cuff contusions in football and the importance of early diagnosis. They discuss treatment options such as rehabilitation, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, and injections. They also touch on the possibility of surgical intervention for full thickness tears. The speaker concludes by noting that the information provided may not apply to quarterbacks and encourages caution in managing their injuries. No specific credits are mentioned in the video. The transcript is sourced from the "American Journal of Sports Medicine."

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Presented by Mark D. Price MD, PhD

Keywords

rotator cuff injuries

football players

bruising

partial tears

full thickness tears