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Strengthening Your Shoulder: Exercises for Rotator Cuff Health
Published: Jun 22, 2024
Explore the best exercises to strengthen your shoulder and combat rotator cuff tendinopathy.
Mobility Exercises
Mobility exercises are crucial for maintaining shoulder flexibility and preventing stiffness. These exercises should be the first step in any rehabilitation program, helping to achieve full shoulder range of motion before moving on to strengthening activities.
Strengthening Exercises
Once mobility is restored, strengthening exercises for the rotator cuff muscles are essential. These exercises improve shoulder stability and function, reducing the risk of further injury. Consistent practice can lead to significant improvements in pain and mobility.
Eccentric Training
Eccentric training involves the lengthening of muscles under tension and has shown promise in treating tendinopathy. This type of exercise stimulates tendon healing and improves shoulder strength, making it a valuable part of a comprehensive rehabilitation program.
Frequently Asked Questions
They are exercises that maintain and improve shoulder flexibility.
They enhance shoulder stability and function, preventing further injury.
It's a method that strengthens muscles by lengthening them under tension.
After achieving full shoulder mobility.
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Incorporating these exercises can significantly improve shoulder health and function.
References
- Holmgren T, Björnsson Hallgren H. Exercise strategy for subacromial impingement syndrome. BMJ 2012; 344:e787.
- Jonsson P, Wahlström P. Eccentric training in shoulder impingement. Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc 2006; 14:76.
This article has been reviewed for accuracy by one of the licensed medical doctors working for Doctronic. Always discuss health information with your healthcare provider.
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