Repair That Tear With Rotator Cuff Exercises
Posted on Nov 19, 2009 under Lifetime Fitness | No CommentThe rotator cuff is a group of muscles and tendons attached to your upper arm bone at one end and your scapula at the other covering your shoulder in a ‘cuff’ of muscle. They are necessary for your shoulder joint movements and stability. When your rotator cuff becomes damaged, the result can be pain and restricted arm movement. Rotator cuff exercises can play an important role in relieving these symptoms.
A trauma to your shoulder can often lead to a rotator cuff tear. Wear and tear of tendons can be another cause. Participating in activities that include repetitive throwing, repeated overhead or forceful pulling movements make you particularly vulnerable to this injury.
The majority of rotator cuff pain can be treated with rotator cuff exercises but, if the injury is serious, then surgery is probably going to be required. It is very important to consult with your doctor before commencing any exercise routine.
After having your exercise routine approved, you must take time to warm up before starting. Check out the following video on warm up exercises.
What rotator cuff exercises should you practice? The videos below demonstrate appropriate exercises that you can do.
The practice of rotator cuff exercises will help to eliminate pain and restore strength and mobility in your shoulder. It should help also to prevent future rotator cuff injuries by strengthening your shoulder.
This article is for information only and does not replace the advice of a doctor.