Rhythmic Stabilization Exercises for the Rotator Cuff
PT Exercises Rotator Cuff Injury
Rotator Cuff Tendonitis Exercises
PT (physical therapy) exercises for a rotator cuff injury is important to bring blood flow and prevent the muscles from becoming stiff. Physical therapy exercises allow you to gently strengthen your rotator cuff after an injury. However always consult with your doctor or physical therapist before starting any type of rotator cuff exercises.
Always stretch before starting PT Exercises Rotator Cuff Injury. None of these exercises should hurt. If you feel any pain it is best to stop.
Start by lifting your arm up to your shoulder height. With your opposite arm, pull the arm you lifted across your body, just enough to feel a little bit of stretching along the back of your shoulder. Switch arms and repeat.
Then, either sitting or standing, give yourself a hug, as if you where trying to reach your shoulder blades. Then slowly place your chin as close as you can to your chest. In this position slowly inhale and count to 10, feeling the stretch around your back, then slowly exhale. Repeat 2-3 times.
To start a PT exercises to strengthen your rotator cuff stand with your arms on the side of your body. While maintaining your elbows straight, turn your arms in a way that your thumbs point towards the floor. In this position bring your arms slowly in front of you and raise them only about 70 degrees. Then bring them back slowly to the starting position.
Once you've gained more strength in your rotator cuffs you can incorporate light weights to your physical therapy exercise. Try doing a military press. For this you should site with a light weight in your hand, lift the weight in your hand slowly up to your shoulder level making sure your elbow bends towards the chest. Then slowly raise the weight over your head, your palm facing inward, and go as far up as you can without pain. Then slowly go back to the starting position.
Finish by stretching again. Remember only use light weights and stop if you feel any pain or discomfort. By strengthening you rotator cuffs with physical therapy exercises you can prevent future injuries.