| Given the diverse reasons that cause rotator cuff | | | | about 2 or 3 times a week and must be done by a |
| injuries, it is important to rely on a professional doctor | | | | specialist. |
| or physical therapist to have an accurate examination | | | | More active movements can be performed after this |
| of the problem. This helps both doctors and patients to | | | | phase. Here, the patient performs special movements |
| set a workout rehabilitation plan. | | | | to enhance flexibility and strength of this part of the |
| Therefore, the patient needs to have a basic exercise | | | | body. It also includes some light lifting and natural |
| plan for the shoulder. Physical therapists often start | | | | movements. Of course, such exercises should be |
| with passive movements of the shoulder and arm. | | | | easy enough to cause not pain or further injury. These |
| These movements may feel painful and difficult at first, | | | | activities can be performed during a few weeks. |
| but they are quite necessary to recover flexibility and | | | | Very probably, all rotator cuff rehab programs may |
| reduce pain in this part of the body. Usually, | | | | take about one year or more. Depending on the |
| movements are easy to perform because they are | | | | patient and injury, younger people tend to recover |
| targeted to relax the muscles in the upper back, arm, | | | | faster than older people in most cases. Physical |
| shoulder, and upper chest. These exercises may take | | | | rehabilitation is mandatory even if the person has no |
| up to 5 months depending on the patient's injury and | | | | rotator cuff surgery. |
| age. This recovery program should be performed | | | | |