Rotator Cuff Repair Rehabilitation - Stage 1

The first phase of rotator cuff rehabilitation is designed to minimize stress on the freshly repaired rotator cuff tissue. You will be using an abduction sling, removing it only for hygiene and to get dressed. It is OK, and encouraged, to actively move your fingers, wrist, and elbow, unless otherwise specified by your surgeon. Definitely avoid any active range of motion, and certainly DO NOT do any strengthening or resistance exercises. These maneuvers will result in rotator cuff repair failure.