Rotator cuff repair · Weeks 0–6

Rotator Cuff Repair Exercises: Phase 1 (Weeks 0–6)

Protected motion after rotator cuff repair: gentle, assisted movements to keep the shoulder from stiffening while the repair heals, plus posture work.

Reviewed by a licensed physical therapist on the HEPonDemand team

Use this program free

For therapists: opens the program builder with these 5 exercises. Set the sets and reps, then print it or save it as a PDF for your patient.

The exercises

The printout, with pictures, your dosage and your clinic's details

1.Pendulum
2.Table Slides
3.Supine Cane Flexion
4.Cane External Rotation
5.Scapular Retraction

Every recovery is different. Do only the exercises your surgeon or therapist gives you, with the sets, reps and frequency they set. Stop and check with them if you feel sharp pain. This page is general information, not medical advice.

Link to this program from your website

Clinics and schools are welcome to add it to a patient resources page. Copy this link and paste it into your site:

<a href="https://hepondemand.com/exercises/programs/rotator-cuff-repair-phase-1">Rotator Cuff Repair Exercises: Phase 1 (Weeks 0–6)</a>

Other phases

Rotator Cuff Repair Exercises: Phase 2 (Weeks 6–12)10 exercises · Regain full range of motion and start waking up the rotator cuff: active-assisted movements, gentle isometrics, light strengthening and stretches.