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April 10, 2005
Arthur J Preslar III, MD
Coastal Orthopedic Associates
Rotator Cuff Stretching Exercises are an Absolutely Essential Part of Improving Shoulder Pain.
Stretching exercises are designed to stretch the posterior capsule and increase the mobility of the shoulder blade.
Remember, it has taken you years to get this tight, so it will take time to loosen up! Limit or avoid activities that aggravate the shoulder pain while you are rehabilitating the shoulder. Judi-cious use of anti-inflammatory medicines can speed your recov-ery. Use heat before activity, and Ice after activity.
Stretching exercises should be done several times a day. Do them first thing in the morning, last thing at night, and before any sports activity. It can help to do them after a warm-up such as a hot shower or some light exer-cise. Hold each stretch for a count of 15. Go through the entire series for both shoulders once, then repeat. Do not “bounce”, and do NOT stretch to the point of causing pain.
Special Point of Interest:
80% of People with
Bursitis and Impinge-
ment can improve with
Conservative Treat-
ment!!
Rotator Cuff Stretching Exercises
Stretching the Scapular Rotators
Shoulder Anatomy
Arthur J Preslar III, MD
Rotator Cuff Anatomy
Rotator Cuff Tears
Normal Rotator Cuff
Rotator Cuff Repair
Coastal Orthopedic Associates Arthur J. Preslar III, MD
Internal & External Rotators
Rotator Cuff Strengthening Exercises Arthur J Preslar III, MD
Coastal Orthopedic Associates
Do these strengthening exercises once a day. Start with a 1 lb weight and gradually work towards 5-7 lbs. You may find that you can use more weight for certain exercises (ex. internal rotation) than others (ex. external rotation). Do NOT cause pain while doing the exer-cises. Do 10—20 repetitions of each exercise. VERY SLOW repeti-tions are a good way to use less weight, and strengthen muscles more!
Guidelines for Strengthening
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