Rotator cuff repair · Weeks 6–12
Rotator Cuff Repair Exercises: Phase 2 (Weeks 6–12)
Regain full range of motion and start waking up the rotator cuff: active-assisted movements, gentle isometrics, light strengthening and stretches.
Reviewed by a licensed physical therapist on the HEPonDemand team
For therapists: opens the program builder with these 10 exercises. Set the sets and reps, then print it or save it as a PDF for your patient.
The exercises
- 1.Wall Walks
- 2.Shoulder Wall Slides
- 3.Standing Cane Extension
- 4.Isometric External Rotation
- 5.Isometric Internal Rotation
- 6.Side-Lying External Rotation
- 7.Scaption
- 8.Scapular Retraction
- 9.Cross-Body Stretch
- 10.Towel Internal Rotation Stretch
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-2">Rotator Cuff Repair Exercises: Phase 2 (Weeks 6–12)</a>