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Is there any risk in keep using arm support sling for 2-3 additional days after shoulder rotator cuff pain starts to subsidize?
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No problem: Once healing has occurred, you will need a lot of PT to regain lost range of motion and strength. A couple more days of delay won’t hurt anything.
Answered 12/17/2019
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