Burwood NSW · Rotator Cuff Tear Treatment
A rotator cuff tear is one of the most common shoulder injuries — and one of the most successfully treated with physiotherapy. The vast majority of partial tears and many full-thickness tears respond well without surgery.
Our shoulder physiotherapists will accurately assess the extent of your tear, relieve pain, and design a progressive strengthening program that restores full function and prevents re-injury.
How We Treat This Condition
Evidence-based treatment tailored to your specific presentation and goals.
Accurate Assessment
Clinical testing combined with ultrasound referral when needed — ensuring we understand exactly what you are dealing with before we treat.
Learn more →Manual Therapy
Hands-on joint mobilisation and soft tissue release to relieve pain and restore range of motion in the early stages of recovery.
Learn more →Rotator Cuff Strengthening
Progressive exercises targeting the supraspinatus, infraspinatus, teres minor and subscapularis — rebuilding the strength that protects your shoulder joint.
Learn more →Dry Needling
Trigger point needling into the rotator cuff muscles relieves pain and reduces the protective muscle guarding that limits shoulder movement.
Learn more →Shockwave Therapy
For chronic rotator cuff tendinopathies, shockwave accelerates tissue healing and significantly reduces pain.
Learn more →Return to Sport / Work
Goal-specific functional rehabilitation to safely return you to overhead activities, sport, or manual work at full capacity.
Learn more →What Happens at Your First Appointment?
Full Assessment
Detailed history, movement analysis and clinical tests to identify the root cause of your problem.
Diagnosis & Plan
We explain exactly what is going on and create a realistic, goal-focused treatment timeline.
Hands-On Treatment
Most patients receive treatment in their first session — manual therapy, needling, or exercise prescription.
Home Program
You leave with clear exercises and self-management strategies to accelerate your recovery.
Why Choose Burwood Physio?
- AHPRA-registered physiotherapists
- Same-day and next-day appointments available
- HICAPS on-site — claim health fund rebate instantly
- Medicare bulk billing with GP CDM plan
- NDIS registered provider
- WorkCover and icare accepted
- Evidence-based treatment — no unnecessary sessions
- 2 minutes walk from Burwood Station
📍 Located in Burwood: Shop 2, 36–38 Victoria St East, Burwood NSW 2134. 2 min from Burwood Station. Open Mon–Sat.
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Get your shoulder properly assessed
Most rotator cuff tears can be successfully treated without surgery. Book today.