REHABILITATION - ROTATOR CUFF
On these pages we show you some simple exercises that you can do at home to help aid the rehabilitation process. Follow these simple instructions and remember if you feel any pain or discomfort, stop immediately.
EXERCISE 1
• Strengthening Activity - Active Resisted Internal Rotation.
• Use a strap or a pair of tights if need be.
• Keep the elbow in at the side and rotate arm inward across body.
• Be sure to keep forearm parallel to the floor.
EXERCISE 2
• Strengthening Activity - Active Resisted External Rotation.
• Use a strap or a pair of tights if need be.
• Keep the elbow in at the side and rotate arm outward away from body.
• Be sure to keep forearm parallel to the floor.
EXERCISE 3
• Progressive Resisted Exercise - Internal Rotation.
• Use a food can (or a 1-2kg weight).
• Bring arm down across body keeping the elbow bent and in at the side.
EXERCISE 4
• Scaption with External Rotation.
• Raise arm diagonally from the hip.
• Keep elbow straight and thumb pointing up.
• Raise arm above head.
EXERCISE 5
• Prone Horizontal Abduction with External Rotation.
• Raise arms straight out to the sides, bringing shoulder blades closer together.
• Keep elbows straight and thumbs up.
EXERCISE 6
• Progressive Resisted Exercise - Abduction (standing).
• Use a food can (or a 1-2kg weight).
• Raise arms out to sides, bringing hands level with shoulders.
