Learn more about rotator cuff rehabilitation following rotator cuff repair here: www.matthewboesmd.com/rotator-cuff-repair-rehabilitation/. Welcome to Dr. Matthew Boes’s Rotator Cuff Repair Rehabilitation video series. This video is designed to help maximize your recovery following rotator cuff repair/surgery. The goal of our Phase I program for rotator cuff rehabilitation is to allow healing of the tendon and minimize shoulder stiffness. Remember the following as you engage in Phase I rotator cuff exercises: Engage in passive motion only; do not lift your arm on its own Engage in no active motion of the shoulder (ex: lifting arm away from side on its own) Engage in no motion behind the back for 8 weeks following surgery Wear sling at all times (including sleep) except for dressing, showering and when conducting exercises Remove sling completely only at the direction of your physician Equipment needed may include a stick or cane, pulley, resistance bands and light dumbbells The following rotator cuff passive motion exercises, which are demonstrated in this video, should be conducted during phase I of your rotator cuff rehab: 1. PENDULUMS 2. STICK EXTERNAL ROTATION 3. ACTIVE MOTION ELBOW, WRIST, AND HAND 4. GRIP STRENGHTHENING 5. TABLE TOP WARM-UP 6. SHRUGS 7. FORWARD ROLLS 8. BACKWARD ROLLS Icing is very important after each therapy session, so be sure to place an ice pack or cooling pad on the affected shoulder for 10 minutes to help limit any irritation from exercise. If the affected joint is stiff, try using moist heat for 10 minutes prior to exercise to help loosen things up. This video should not be used as a substitute for regular physical therapy visits and guidance from your physician. Only progress from one phase to the next based on recommendation from your physician. Most therapy regimens, particularly after rotator cuff repair, are based on a healing timeline. Progressing too quickly, even though it may feel okay at first, may put you at risk for injury. Regular physical therapy visits are valuable for giving you feedback on your progress and helping to ensure you are doing exercises properly. If you develop any questions or concerns regarding your condition while using this video, contact your physician. Best of luck in your recovery from your rotator cuff repair. #rotatorcuffrepairrehabilitation #rotatorcuffrehabworkout

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