The rotator Cuff muscle group consists of the subscapularis, infraspinatous, supraspinatus, and teres minor. Rotator cuff injures normally occur to overhead athletes: volleyball, swimmers, and baseball players. Injury to the rotator cuff is the most common diagnosis for shoulder pain.1 Rotator Cuff muscles can become inflamed from constant stretching and compressing , which is sometimes a result of Kyphosis and/or forward head. With that being said, there are certain strengthening exercises that can be used to treat this problem. non-steroidal anti- inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS) can be used to manage the pain.
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First, working on range of motion (ROM), in different plains at different angles is best. Seeing that, ROM may be limited due to pain or tightness. The Blackburn exercise, I’s, T’s, and Y’s are great exercises to work on ROM or even strength when weight is added. Side laying internal and external rotations with a small dumbbell can be use to strengthen the rotator cuff muscles. Wall ball circumduction and shoulder protractions and retractions are great ways to gain range of motion and strengthen without applying any weigh to the injury. Progression to different angles of resistive therabands is a good way to slowly progress the injury to weight bearing. Exercises can be progressed to weights when ready. Four sets of 6-8 reps can be used to build strength and 3 sets of 10-15 reps can be used to build endurance.
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