| If you're an active person who enjoys participating in | | | | in order to isolate the small muscles. Slow, controlled |
| sports, weight lifting, etc., there is a good chance of | | | | movements using light dumbbells (3-5 pounds to start.) |
| eventually getting a rotator cuff injury. This can be | | | | This may not sound like much, but remember we're |
| anything from mild bruising or inflammation all the way | | | | not dealing with a large muscle group like the legs or |
| to tears that could require surgery. Repetitive, stressful | | | | back. A little goes a long way here. |
| motion is the most common cause, especially | | | | Since you are reading this article that means you're |
| overhead lifting. Injuries from falling are also common. If | | | | doing your due diligence and researching your options... |
| this describes you, then you're probably wondering | | | | this is the smart way to go. There is a ton of |
| what exercises and rotator cuff therapy you can | | | | information on rotator cuff exercises and healing. A lot |
| safely do to help this problem. | | | | of it is stale, outdated information. Often the tone is |
| Exercising safely with a rotator cuff injury is possible, | | | | rather grim and surgery is emphasized. Of course you |
| but certain specific guidelines must be followed. Since | | | | should always consult with a medical professional first. |
| the shoulder/rotator cuff muscles are primarily | | | | But keep in mind that many people are having great |
| endurance muscles, any exercise with weights must | | | | success following intelligent, modern rotator cuff |
| be performed in the high rep, low weight zone. A good | | | | therapy programs. Check out the different programs |
| place to begin is 3 sets of 12-15 reps for each | | | | available. Yes, you can perform safe exercises with a |
| exercise. You will eventually progress to reps as high | | | | shoulder injury if you use common sense and follow |
| as 20-30. Emphasis on good form is an absolute must | | | | the advice of a professional in rotator cuff rehabilitation. |