Rotator Cuff-Related Shoulder Pain: A Survey of Current Physiotherapy Practice in Cyprus.

ABSTRACT: Background: Rotator cuff-related shoulder pain (RCRSP) is a prevalent musculoskeletal disorder treated by physiotherapists. Although international guidelines support active, exercise-based management, little is known about current physiotherapy practices in Cyprus. Aim: To investigate physiotherapy management practices for RCRSP in Cyprus, assess adherence to recommended clinical guidelines, and compare findings with practices in other countries. Methods: A cross-sectional online survey was conducted among Cypriot physiotherapists between June and July 2024. An English case vignette-based questionnaire, adapted from validated international surveys, examined demographics, clinical reasoning, treatment preferences, and guideline adherence. Descriptive statistics summaris

SUBMITTER: Pamboris GM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12839916 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature