Rotator Cuff Syndrome

Definition:
A 'rotator cuff tear' is a tear of one or more of the tendons of the four rotator cuff muscles. A rotator cuff 'injury' can include any type of irritation or damage to the rotator cuff muscles or tendons. Rotator cuff tears are among the most common conditions affecting the shoulder. The cuff is responsible for stabilizing the glenohumeral joint and rotating the humerus outward (external rotation). When shoulder trauma occurs, these functions can be compromised. Since individuals are highly dependent on the shoulder for many activities, overuse of the muscles can lead to tears, with the vast majority again occurring in the supraspinatus tendon.
Purchase 3 Phases

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
  • Pain with abduction through a painful arc
Causes
  • Shoulder trauma
  • Fall on an outstretched arm
  • Heavy lifting with jerking motion
  • Muscle imbalance
  • Faulty posture
  • Degeneration
  • Overuse
  • Repetitive overhead motions
Treatment
  • ROM and stretching to shoulder
  • Shoulder stabilization exercises
  • Upper extremity strengthening
  • Posture program
Rotator Cuff Syndrome 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

Rotator Cuff Syndrome 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 Syndrome Phase III

Purchase Phase

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