Essential Beginner Exercises for Rotator Cuff Related Pain | Guide for Physical Therapists

By dpope2020

February 2, 2024

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Essential Beginner Exercises for Rotator Cuff Related Pain | Guide for Physical Therapists

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In today's video we go over Essential Beginner Exercises for Rotator Cuff Related Pain | Guide for Physical Therapists: 

  • 0:32 - Common Rotator Cuff Injuries
  • 1:34 - Sideline Dumbbell External Rotation
  • 4:05 - Sideline Scaption
  • 5:30 - Cable Fly
  • 6:43 - Serratus Anterior Strength Exercises
  • 7:50 - Push-up Plus
  • 8:22 - Shoulder Tap
  • 9:35 - Scapular Strength Exercises
  • 11:37 - Rowing Exercises for Shoulder Health
  • 13:36 - Managing pain during exercises
  • 14:36 - Sets, Reps, and Exercise Selection

Rotator cuffs like wet noodles,

- Dan Pope DPT,OCS,CSCS

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References: 

  1. Pieters L, Lewis J, Kuppens K, Jochems J, Bruijstens T, Joossens L, Struyf F. An Update of Systematic Reviews Examining the Effectiveness of Conservative Physical Therapy Interventions for Subacromial Shoulder Pain. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther. 2020 Mar;50(3):131-141. doi: 10.2519/jospt.2020.8498. Epub 2019 Nov 15. PMID: 31726927.