Rotator cuff · Strength and stability
Rotator Cuff Exercises PDF: Printable Strengthening Program
For rotator cuff pain or weakness without surgery: start with gentle holds, set the shoulder blade, then build strength with a band and light weights.
Reviewed by a licensed physical therapist on the HEPonDemand team
For therapists: opens the program builder with these 8 exercises. Set the sets and reps, then print it or email it to your patient as a PDF. Your first programs are free.
The exercises
- 1.Isometric External Rotation
- 2.Isometric Internal Rotation
- 3.Scapular Retraction
- 4.Side-Lying External Rotation
- 5.Shoulder External Rotation with Band
- 6.Band Internal Rotation
- 7.Band Rows
- 8.Scaption
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-strengthening">Rotator Cuff Exercises PDF: Printable Strengthening Program</a>