After a rotator cuff repair, the shoulder needs careful, staged rehabilitation to protect the repair while restoring movement and strength. Physiotherapy guides you safely through each phase.
The rotator cuff is the group of muscles and tendons that stabilise the shoulder. When a torn cuff is surgically repaired, the tendon needs time to heal onto the bone before it can be loaded.
This makes rehabilitation carefully staged. Early on I protect the repair while keeping the shoulder from stiffening, then gradually restore movement and, later, strength, always following your surgeon's protocol so the repair is not put at risk.
Timing is everything after a cuff repair. I follow your surgeon's protocol closely, protecting the tendon early and only progressing movement and strength when it is safe to do so.
Gentle, guided movement that avoids stressing the healing tendon.
Gradually regaining shoulder range as healing allows.
Progressive rotator cuff strengthening in the later phases.
A staged return to daily tasks and activities.
Treatment moves through clear stages. I set the pace to suit you, but the path usually looks like this.
Gentle movement within your surgeon's limits, protecting the repair.
Gradually regain shoulder movement as it heals.
Progressive rotator cuff and shoulder strengthening.
Staged return to activity and, where relevant, sport.
Contact your surgeon or seek urgent care for signs of wound infection, a fever, sudden severe pain, or a feeling that something has given way in the shoulder, as the repair may need checking.
Book an assessment with me and I'll build a plan around your body, your goals, and your day-to-day life.
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