Rehabilitation Exercises

Rotator Cuff Rehabilitation Exercises

Rotator cuff rehabilitation restores shoulder movement and strength after tendinopathy, partial tears or surgical repair. After surgery, the tendon needs protection early, so the programme follows the surgeon's timeline.

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What it does

Progressive loading builds tendon capacity. After repair, early protection allows healing before loading starts.

You will often see it in our programmes for rotator cuff injury, supraspinatus tendinitis and shoulder impingement, and it features in our shoulder pain physiotherapy programmes.

How to do it

Early after surgery: sling, pendulums, passive range by a therapist.
Active-assisted and active range as allowed.
Isometrics, then band strengthening.
Progressive strength and overhead function.
For tendinopathy without surgery, start with isometrics and progress load.

How much

Daily, with strength sessions 3 times a week.

Stop and check with us if

Sudden loss of strength or a pop after surgery.

Exercises in this programme

Pendulum ExerciseGentle swinging of the arm to relieve shoulder pain and keep the joint moving early in recovery.Shoulder Isometric ExercisesPressing the arm against a wall without moving. Builds shoulder strength while movement is painful.Shoulder External RotationRotating the arm outwards with the elbow at your side. Strengthens the rotator cuff at the back of the shoulder.Rotator Cuff StrengtheningThe core exercises for strengthening the four rotator cuff muscles and protecting the shoulder.Scapular Stabilization ExercisesA group of exercises that build control of the shoulder blade for a stable, pain-free shoulder.Wall SlidesSliding the forearms up a wall to train shoulder blade control during overhead movement.

Medical note

These instructions are general guidance, not a personal prescription. If you have a recent injury or surgery, a diagnosed condition, or symptoms such as numbness, weakness or dizziness, get assessed before starting. Stop and seek advice if pain increases sharply or you feel unwell.

Frequently asked questions

How long after repair until I can lift?

Light use at several weeks, heavier lifting often after 3 to 4 months.

Can tendinopathy heal without surgery?

Most improve with exercise over about 3 months.

Calculators that recommend this exercise

Free self-checks that suggest this exercise when your result calls for it.

Rotator Cuff Recovery CalculatorRotator cuff injury / surgery Shoulder Surgery Recovery CalculatorShoulder surgery

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