Specific interventions should be based on the needs of the individual and should consider exam findings and clinical decision making. Rotator cuff and shoulder conditioning program strengthening exercises 8. The rotator cuff tissue is not very strong and can retear before healing if you do not follow these guidelines. Exercises, combined with periods of rest, ice, and heat and taking nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs nsaids, resolve most rotator cuff problems. Proudly serving patients in the greater minneapolis, mn area. So your focus with these strength exercises should be high repetition with low load. Rehabilitation protocol for rotator cuff repair this protocol is intended to guide clinicians and patients through the postoperative course of a rotator cuff repair.
Late strengthening phase progress isotonic strengthening. Pectoralis, subscapularis you should feel this exercise at your chest and shoulder equipment needed. Rotator cuff tearsurgery rehabilitation exercise program. Scapularperiscapular exercises available at sports and orthopaedic specialists, serving minneapolis, edina, st.
Shoulder rotator cuff tear center for sports medicine. If the pain in or function of your shoulder does not improve with these methods. Use an elastic stretch band of comfortable resistance. After your recovery, these exercises can be continued as a maintenance program for lifelong protection and health of your shoulders.
The rotator cuff muscles need endurance as opposed to maximal strength because they need to work every time you move your arm. Whether you lift weights, rock climb, play sports, surf, swim, or engage in almost any type of physical activity, theres a good chance youve experienced some sort of shoulder pain. Rotator cuff tears become increasingly common as we age, and have a high. Arthroscopic rotator cuff repair postoperative rehab protocol. Begin the second phase of rehabilitation with these strengthening exercises once you have. Rotator cuff disease of the shoulder, a common condition, is often. Shoulder exercise descriptions for rotator cuff and periscapular. This shoulder conditioning program should be continued for 4 to 6 weeks, unless otherwise specified by your doctor or physical therapist. Pdf scapularfocused exercise treatment protocol for shoulder. Periscapular strengthening program low row 3 x 8 stand with arm against firm surface. Program for rotator cuff and scapular stabilization strengthening blackburn exercises. Begin this exercise by setting your scapulae into the proper position by retracting and depressing them with a strengthening theraband in your hands about shoulder width apart. Rotator cuff and scapular stabilization strengthening.
Stand up tall while pushing back against surface with arm. Training your rotator cuff isnt like training your biceps or triceps. This shoulder conditioning program should be continued for 4 to 6 weeks, unless otherwise specified by your doctor. Performing the exercises two to three days a week will. Shoulder exercises wing ftp server university of western states. Pull the band apart while maintaining your proper scapular positioning, return to starting position slowly and repeat for 3 sets of 15 repetitions. A rehab strengthening and stabilization program will be formulated for degenerative tears and a three phase rehab program will be used for post operative patients. The starting position for this exercise is to bend over at the waist so that the. After an injury or surgery, an exercise conditioning program will help you return to daily activities and. Rotator cuff and shoulder conditioning program orthoinfo aaos. Periscapular and rotator cuff strengthening deryk jones md.
If strengthening exercises become too easy, the repetitions should be increased until muscle. Rotator cuff repair post copy colorado sports doctor. If you have moderate or severe discomfort reduce the level of resistance or decrease the range of the exercise until it is comfortable. Inferior glide 2 x 10 push arm straight down for 5 seconds. Warm up prior to using weights stretching and pendulum exercises as instructed. The present study aimed to describe the effects of a periscapular. Every year, over million americans see a physician for shoulder pain, with over 1in5 people having a tear in their rotator cuff. Scapularfocused exercise treatment protocol for shoulder. Duncan and others published scapular dyskinesia periscapular and rotator cuff strengthening find, read and. Scapular stabilization exercises sidelying advance to manual resistance. Home exercise program for periscapular and rotator cuff. Using a door jamb, tree, or corner of a wall, extend your arm out from the torso at a right angle, and bend your elbow 90 degrees.
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