Sprains and Strain of Rotator Cuff Muscle

Definition:
An injury to the rotator cuff muscle when the joint is carried through a range of motion greater than normal, but without dilocation or fracture; or an injury resulting from tensile force
Purchase 3 Phases

Symptoms
  • Anterior shoulder pain or ache
  • Sharp pain when trying to reach behind your back
  • Shoulder stiffness
  • Shoulder weakness
  • Loss of ROM
Causes
  • Shoulder trauma
  • Overuse
  • Weakness in the shoulder
  • Poor posture
  • Faulty movement pattern
  • Repetitive throwing
  • Lifting
  • Overhead activities- painting
Treatment
  • ROM and stretching
  • Posture program
  • Shoulder stabilization exercises
  • Upper extremity strengthening
  • Correct shoulder mechanics
Sprains and Strain of Rotator Cuff Muscle Phase I

Purchase Phase

  • Passive Shoulder Internal Rotation
  • Armpit To Wall
  • Foam Wedge In Flexion
  • Foam Wedge In Abduction
  • Passive Shoulder Abduction
  • Thoracic Stretch III
  • T Band Wall Push W ER
  • Standing Posture
  • Sitting Posture

Sprains and Strain of Rotator Cuff Muscle Phase II

Purchase Phase

  • Wall Slides
  • Prone Rotator Cuff Circuit
  • Superman Holds
  • Push Up Hold Top
  • Down Dog
  • Shoulder Ext Rot Scap Plane 90 Abd

Sprains and Strain of Rotator Cuff Muscle Phase III

Purchase Phase

  • Push Ups
  • Hummers
  • Sumo Flies 3 Positions
  • Wall Slides
  • Prone Rows
  • Single Arm Push Up Holds
  • Push Up Hand Fire