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Physical Therapy After Rotator Cuff Repair

After surgery to repair a torn rotator cuff, physical therapy helps restore full function in your shoulder.

Physical therapy techniques

Some of the physical therapy treatments you’ll receive include shoulder oscillations, passive range of motion, Codman’s exercises, external rotation exercises, internal rotation exercises, and manual resistance exercises.

When will I see results?

View the video to learn more about the timeline for results. The goal of physical therapy after rotator cuff repair is to get back to full function.

How to Treat Frozen Shoulder

What is frozen shoulder?

A frozen shoulder occurs when the connective tissue surrounding the joint becomes inflamed and stiff.

Frozen shoulder symptoms

Loss of motion is the most common symptom of a frozen shoulder. Patients often have pain also, and sometimes experience inflammation around the joint.

Treatment

Physical therapy may be the best way to treat frozen shoulder. Your therapist may provide moist heat, range of motion exercises, and joint mobilization exercises to loosen the shoulder. Treatment can last anywhere from a few weeks to several months. Learn more about physical therapy for frozen shoulder by watching the video below.