This text presents an evidence-based clinical practice guideline for rotator cuff (RC) disorders, which account for more than half of all shoulder conditions. It provides clinical recommendations for the evaluation, diagnosis, non-surgical management (medical and rehabilitation), and return to sport in adults with rotator cuff tendinopathy, with or without calcifications, as well as partial tears.

The guideline emphasizes an evidence-based approach, discourages excessive diagnostic imaging in the initial management, and highlights the importance of clinical evaluation and conservative treatments such as exercise.

It excludes full-thickness tears and serves as a resource for patients, policymakers, payers, and healthcare professionals.

(Desmeules F, Roy J-S, Lafrance S, Charron M, Dubé M-O, Dupuis F, et al. Rotator cuff tendinopathy diagnosis, nonsurgical medical care, and rehabilitation: A clinical practice guideline. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther [Internet]. 2025;55(4):235–74. Available from: http://dx.doi.org/10.2519/jospt.2025.13182)