Question 1

can you tell me some good exercises to do to strengthen all four components of the rotator cuff?

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Rehab : There are many exercises for the rotator cuff.
Many can be found with a simple google search:  rotator cuff rehab exercises.

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Question 2

what are some exercises / stretches to help the pain of a torn rotator cuff?

Accepted Answer

Reverse butterflies: Scapular stabilizer strengthening pulls the shoulder joint into the proper position. The shoulder blade muscles are key in keeping the shoulder in place. This in turn keeps the rotator cuff from overuse and strain. Merely strengthening the shoulder blades often dramatically reduce symptoms. Reverse butterflies, rows, and scapular retractions all help to build the muscles.

Question 3

are labrum and rotator cuff exercises the same? would i be strengthening both by just doing rotator exercises?

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No: Some of the exercises overlap but they are different anaatomic abnormalities  requiring specific appdroaches.

Question 4

exercise for rotator cuff pain?

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See below: I agreewith doctor watson , also i added a link for some exercises, you should follow therapy advise.

Question 5

what are good exercises to do to strengthen the rotator cuff?

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Jobe's exercises: Jobe's exercises have been described as a series of strengthening exercises for the rotator cuff. They should be done with low resistance (1-3 lb dumbells or an exercise band). These exercises can be found via an internet search.

Question 6

what exercise can you do to strengthen your rotator cuff area?

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Rotator cuff: Rehab exercises can easily be found with a google search.  There are many good ones:  rotator cuff rehab exercises.

Question 7

can you please recommend some effective rotator cuff exercises?

Accepted Answer

Online: You can get them online or make an appointment with a physical therapist for one visit to show you how to do them.

Question 8

could you tell me what are good exercises to strengthen the rotator cuff?

Accepted Answer

Exercises: Do a google search for "rotator cuff exercises" and select images and you'll see many pages of exercises.  In general terms, you'll want to work on external/internal rotation as well as flexion/extension and abduction of the shoulder.

Question 9

should i abandon upper body exercises while i have a strained rotator cuff?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely not!: The best exercises to help a strained rotator cuff is shoulder blade and upper back exercises. Scapular retractions (holding the back tips of the shoulder blades together) for 3 sets of 2 minutes at a time will reduce the load on the rotator cuff. It will allow the shoulder to heal much quicker. This is a tip that should be taken up with every patient with a shoulder injury!

Question 10

what weight lifting exercises can you safely do if you have a rotator cuff injury?

Accepted Answer

Common sense: If you have had surgery on your injury, talk to your surgeon. If not, use common sense. If it hurts don't do it. I would expect any shoulder pressing, chest pressing, lat pulldowns, and front/lateral deltoid raises to hurt. Other exercises for the biceps and triceps may be well tolerated. Something like a seated row might work, and light weight, high rep cuff exercises might actually decrease pain.

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