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ROTATOR CUFF REPAIR - Galway Clinic

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6 - 8 Weeks<br />

1. Medium and majors tears immobilised x 6 weeks<br />

2. Passive flexion in standing with stick<br />

3. Passive extension in standing with stick<br />

4. Assisted active to active flexion in supine with elbow flexion, progress to elbow extension -<br />

add weight as tolerated<br />

5. Shoulder shrugs - add weight as tolerated<br />

6. Scapular stability exercises<br />

7. Scapula setting in prone (0° abduction)<br />

8. Isometric internal / external rotation strengthening as comfort allows<br />

6

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