| When we talk of rehab, we think of a rehab clinic | | | | problem and the rehab process suggested by the |
| where people are locked up and not released until they | | | | physiotherapist. The gym instructor will see that you |
| are completely fit. That is not the case in rotator cuff | | | | are following the process of recovery as prescribed. |
| injuries. Rotator cuff rehab for everyone is rather | | | | Remember, we do not recommend that you make an |
| simple. If the doctor says that your rotator cuff injury | | | | exercise routine for yourself, if you are not qualified to |
| can be healed through physiotherapy and exercise, | | | | do so, that is. You must consult certified people and |
| then you immediately get into it. | | | | follow their instruction. Many people go strong to rehab |
| As part of your regimen and rehabilitation, you must | | | | and end up worsening the injury. You may not want to |
| visit two people. The physiotherapist will tell you | | | | fall into that category. |
| exactly why and what kind of exercise you need to | | | | Start off with something light that will not put any |
| do and how will that affect the rehab process. The | | | | pressure on the injury that you have. Gradually |
| physiotherapist is also well equipped to massage the | | | | increase the time and extent of the exercise routine, |
| affected area and gradually heal it. | | | | as instructed. Starting with lighter weights and then |
| The second person you must consult is your gym | | | | moving onto heavier weights is the ideal rehab |
| instructor. You must tell him about the extent of your | | | | condition. |