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Description:
Physical therapy for rotator cuff injuries focuses on reducing pain, restoring shoulder strength, and improving range of motion. Early stages often include gentle exercises like pendulum swings to promote movement without stressing the shoulder, and isometric exercises to maintain strength without joint motion. As healing progresses, patients perform external rotation with resistance bands to strengthen the rotator cuff and scapular retraction exercises to improve shoulder blade stability. Flexibility work, such as the sleeper stretch, helps restore internal rotation. Later stages may incorporate wall slides and prone T, Y, and I exercises to further build shoulder control and endurance. Therapy is tailored to each patient’s injury severity and is critical for recovery, especially to avoid long-term weakness or stiffness.
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AI generated Summary: Physical therapy is a highly effective first-line treatment for rotator cuff injuries, focusing on reducing pain, improving strength, and restoring shoulder function. By gradually rebuilding stability and flexibility through early and consistent therapy, many patients can achieve successful recovery without the need for surgery.
Physical therapy is one of the first-line treatments for rotator cuff injuries, helping to reduce pain, improve strength, and restore shoulder function. It focuses on gradually rebuilding stability and flexibility, allowing many patients to recover without the need for surgery. Early and consistent therapy is key to achieving the best outcomes.
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