Degenerative Rotator Cuff Tear Intermediate Exercise Programme

We recommend consulting a musculoskeletal physiotherapist to ensure exercises are best suited to your recovery. If you are carrying out an exercise regime without consulting a healthcare professional, you do so at your own risk. If you have any concerns whilst completing these exercises, please contact a healthcare professional.

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Early Exercise plan

This initial programme focuses on early, gentle mobilisation of the shoulder and neck. The aim is to promote normal movement of the shoulder and begin some low-level isometric (static) muscle contractions. This should not exceed any more than 4/10 on your perceived pain scale.

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Advanced Exercise plan

The goal of the advanced rehabilitation plan is to continue to build further strength in the muscles around the neck, shoulders and mid-back, and develop further control of movement and overhead activity. These exercises, as they are more demanding, should be performed 3-4 times per week, to enable regular rest days. This should not exceed any more than 4/10 on your perceived pain scale.

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