| Rotator cuff repair... nobody wants surgery, but what | | | | range of motion. |
| are your options? You may choose therapy, surgery, | | | | Any exercises should mimic the movements of the |
| or perhaps both. Can you make a full recovery without | | | | rotator cuff, progressively strengthening and healing |
| the need for intrusive surgery? Under certain | | | | the injury. Fortunately, good rotator cuff repair |
| circumstances you can definitely heal a rotator cuff | | | | programs are available that can get you on the road |
| injury through intelligent physical therapy. | | | | to recovery. |
| The series of small tendons and muscles that are part | | | | Random, inconsistent efforts won't cut it here. You |
| of your rotator cuff are prone to injury. If the stress | | | | must work consistently if you want your rehab |
| continues without rest, then an eventual tear may | | | | program to work for you. A full recovery may take |
| occur. Falling on an outstretched hand is a also a | | | | several months, and in some cases a year or more. |
| common way to injure the rotator cuff. | | | | Are you prepared to go the distance? Following an |
| Any rotator cuff repair program must be done with | | | | intelligent rehab program can get you on the road to |
| patience and care not to aggravate the delicate | | | | recovery if you stick with it. |
| muscles or else you may make the injury worse. | | | | When researching rotator cuff rehabilitation, be careful |
| These small muscles are endurance oriented, so any | | | | not to be tempted to start experimenting with random |
| resistance exercise must be approached with light | | | | exercises you read about. If this type of rehab is not |
| weight and high reps. When first starting out, stay | | | | done in a very specific and progressive way, more |
| around 12-14 reps per set and gradually build up to | | | | injury is the likely result. A good program is one that is |
| around 20-30 reps as your rotator cuff gets stronger. | | | | developed by someone who specializes in rotator cuff |
| Stretching should be added to any good rotator cuff | | | | injuries. You can repair a rotator cuff naturally, just |
| rehabilitation program. The benefits of proper stretching | | | | make sure you're getting the proper guidance. |
| include improved circulation and increased mobility and | | | | |