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Rotator cuff & shoulder pain care in Addison

A partial rotator cuff tear, impingement, or chronic shoulder ache deserves a careful look. At Innovare Tx, we evaluate the shoulder and offer integrated physical therapy, which is standard care, and autologous orthobiologic procedures, which are investigational, coordinating a surgical referral when the imaging calls for it.

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In short
Innovare Tx evaluates rotator cuff tears, impingement, bursitis, and chronic shoulder pain and offers integrated physical therapy and investigational autologous orthobiologic procedures (PRP, BMAC), coordinated by Charles Ortega, PA-C in Addison, TX. Partial tears and tendinopathy are often managed conservatively.

Why shoulders hurt — and stay hurt

The shoulder trades stability for an enormous range of motion, which leaves the rotator cuff — four tendons that hold and move the joint — vulnerable to wear and injury. Because tendon tissue has a limited blood supply, shoulder injuries often recover slowly on their own, and pure rest can leave you stiff and weak. That's one reason a nagging shoulder is worth having evaluated.

Common causes of shoulder pain

  • Rotator cuff tears & tendinopathy — partial tears and chronic tendon degeneration that cause pain with reaching and overhead motion.
  • Impingement — pinching of the cuff tendons under the shoulder blade, often with a painful arc of motion.
  • Bursitis — inflammation of the cushioning bursa.
  • Biceps tendinitis — front-of-shoulder pain from the long head of the biceps tendon.
  • Frozen shoulder & arthritis — adhesive capsulitis and glenohumeral or AC-joint osteoarthritis.

Symptoms worth evaluating

  • Pain reaching overhead or behind your back
  • Trouble sleeping on the affected side
  • Weakness lifting or carrying
  • A painful “catch” or arc partway through raising the arm
  • Stiffness and lost range of motion
  • Clicking, popping, or a deep ache that lingers

Your options at Innovare Tx

We build your plan around what the exam and MRI actually show. Options include physical therapy and rehabilitation as well as autologous orthobiologic procedures, described below.

PRP injections

Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) is a concentration of platelets prepared from a small sample of your own blood, delivered by injection with image guidance in the same visit. It is an autologous, minimally manipulated procedure we offer at Innovare Tx. Explore PRP injections

BMAC — bone marrow aspirate concentrate

BMAC is prepared from your own bone marrow. A small aspirate is drawn under local anesthetic, concentrated, and delivered by image-guided injection — an autologous, same-day procedure with no donor tissue. Learn about BMAC

Integrated physical therapy

Physical therapy for the rotator cuff goes beyond rest. Rowena Calleja, PT designs a shoulder-specific program — working on motion, cuff and scapular strength, and mechanics — as standard care coordinated with the rest of your plan. See our physical therapy program

Focused shockwave therapy

A non-invasive device that sends acoustic pulses into the tissue. It is being studied for some shoulder problems, including calcium deposits in the rotator cuff tendons (calcific tendinitis). Individual results are not guaranteed. A provider decides at your evaluation whether it is a reasonable option for your shoulder. Shockwave for shoulder pain

PRP, PPP, BMAC, and A2M are autologous procedures prepared from your own blood or bone marrow. They are considered investigational and are not FDA-approved for the treatment of any specific orthopedic condition, including osteoarthritis. Individual results are not guaranteed. Any decision to pursue an orthobiologic procedure should be made with your provider after a clinical evaluation.

How candidacy is determined

  • A clinical evaluation reviews your imaging and history
  • Your diagnosis and prior treatments are discussed
  • Your activity goals and overall health are considered
  • Standard care options are reviewed with you
  • Whether you can follow a recommended plan

Full-thickness tears with significant retraction, or shoulders with advanced structural damage, may still require surgical repair. We'll review your imaging honestly and refer you when surgery is the right answer.

What to expect at your visit

Your first visit is a thorough evaluation with history, exam, and a review of your imaging. If an orthobiologic procedure is an appropriate option, it is a same-day, in-office procedure. Your provider reviews aftercare and follow-up. Physical therapy is not typically needed after PRP or BMAC; your provider will tell you if it is part of your plan. Individual results are not guaranteed.

How the one-roof model works for your shoulder

At Innovare Tx, your care and your rehab are coordinated in one place. Charles Ortega, PA-C and Rowena Calleja, PT coordinate directly so your therapy is matched to your evaluation. That coordination is meant to keep your plan unified.

Guided resistance-band rehabilitation exercises with a physical therapist
Care & rehab together

A coordinated approach to your shoulder

Any orthobiologic procedure and targeted physical therapy are coordinated under one roof so the cuff and scapular work matches your plan. We'll walk through what is and is not known about each option, and when a surgical opinion makes sense.

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Questions, answered

Shoulder & rotator cuff FAQs

Conservative care for partial rotator cuff tears and tendinopathy often centers on a structured physical therapy program that works on strength and mechanics. Innovare Tx also offers autologous orthobiologic procedures — PRP and BMAC — prepared from your own blood or bone marrow. These procedures are considered investigational and are not FDA-approved for the treatment of any specific orthopedic condition. Full-thickness tears with significant retraction may need surgical repair — we will tell you honestly which category your imaging shows.
Common causes include rotator cuff tendinopathy and tears, shoulder impingement, bursitis, biceps tendinitis, frozen shoulder (adhesive capsulitis), and glenohumeral or AC-joint arthritis. Repetitive overhead activity, prior injury, and age all raise risk. Because several of these can feel similar, an exam and imaging are essential to identify the likely source and build an appropriate plan.
Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) is a concentration of platelets prepared from a small sample of your own blood, delivered by injection with ultrasound or fluoroscopy guidance in the same visit. It is an autologous, minimally manipulated procedure. It is considered investigational and is not FDA-approved for the treatment of any specific orthopedic condition. Physical therapy is not typically needed after PRP or BMAC; your provider will tell you if it is part of your plan.
BMAC (bone marrow aspirate concentrate) is prepared from your own bone marrow rather than your blood. A small aspirate is drawn under local anesthetic, concentrated, and delivered by image-guided injection during the same appointment — autologous and minimally manipulated. Charles Ortega, PA-C reviews your MRI and goals to discuss which procedure, if any, is appropriate for your shoulder.
Tendons have a limited blood supply, so injured rotator cuff tissue often recovers slowly on its own — and rest alone can lead to stiffness and weakness. Physical therapy works on the strength and mechanics that support the joint, and is standard care for many shoulder problems. A clinical evaluation helps identify what is driving your symptoms.
Physical therapy is a process that unfolds over weeks. If an orthobiologic procedure is part of your plan, it is a same-day, in-office procedure, and your provider reviews aftercare and follow-up. Surgical rotator cuff repair has its own recovery, including time in a sling and rehab; your provider can walk you through how the options differ. Individual results vary and are not guaranteed.
At Innovare Tx, your evaluation, any orthobiologic procedure, and physical therapy happen under one roof with your care team coordinating the plan, so care and rehab stay aligned.

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Book an evaluation at our Addison clinic — we'll assess the source of your shoulder pain and map out your options.

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