Guide To The Causes And Complications Of A Rotator Cuff Tear

Certain Occupations

Individuals employed in certain occupations are at a higher risk of dealing with rotator cuff tears. One of these occupations is construction, in which individuals often lift wood and other building materials overhead, which can damage their rotator cuff over time. House painting is another occupation in which individuals perform repetitive motions that involve lifting their arms above their head. House painting does not involve lifting heavy objects. Thus, it is the repetitive motion of moving the paint roller that increases the risk of a rotator cuff injury and eventual tear.