Rotator Cuff Partial Tear

Definition:
A rotator cuff tear is a common cause of pain and disability among adults. A torn rotator cuff will weaken your shoulder. This means that many daily activities, like combing your hair or getting dressed, may become painful and difficult to do. This type of tear damages the soft tissue, but does not completely sever it.

Symptoms
  • Pain in the front/outer shoulder
  • Pain with overhead movements or reaching out to side
  • Weakness in the affected shoulder
  • Pain at night
  • Pain with laying on affected shoulder
Causes
  • Shoulder trauma
  • Fall on an outstretched arm
  • Heavy lifting with jerking motion
  • Muscle imbalance
  • Faulty posture
  • Degeneration
Treatment
  • ROM and stretching to shoulder
  • Shoulder stabilization exercises
  • Upper extremity strengthening
  • Posture program
Rotator Cuff Partial Tear Phase I

Purchase Phase

  • Passive Shoulder Internal Rotation
  • Foam Wedge In Flexion
  • Foam Wedge In Abduction
  • Passive Shoulder Abduction
  • Swiss Ball Stretch
  • T Band Wall Push W ER
  • Thoracic Stretch III
  • Standing Posture
  • Sitting Posture
  • Pendulums
  • Table Slides
  • Passive Er With Stick

Rotator Cuff Partial Tear Phase II

Purchase Phase

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

Rotator Cuff Partial Tear Phase III

Purchase Phase

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