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Is it ok to exercise with a rotator cuff injury as long as what your doing doesn’t cause pain/discomfort or should you rest it?

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Heidi April 24, 2013 0 Comments

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Bryant0 Posted 0 Comments

Rest for the upper body might be smart, but a RC injury shouldn’t be a free pass from exercise. Try lifting with your lower body or cardio.

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Karin-2 Posted 0 Comments

Hi Heidi,

in a case like that, I tend to incorporate the exercises from physical therapy into the workout routine but do not do any other exercise that involve the shoulder unless cleared to do so. I am not sure whether you are asking for yourself or for a client. Sometimes, you can aggravate a rotator cuff injury by the way you need to adjust machines, if using, so this is another area to be careful about.

Cardio is fine as long as it does not involve the arms. Even the arm movement of the elliptical can make matters worse, even though you may only notice it afterwards.

Karin Singleton
www.meltnc.com

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Sue0 Posted 0 Comments

It depends on the extent of the injury
I worked out with two torn rotator cuff muscles while waiting for my surgery, I trained everything else and paid extra attention to my motions so as not to aggravate my shoulder
I suggest getting checked out by your doc and a Physical Therapist, then abide by their guidelines.

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Christina0 Posted 0 Comments

Hi Heidi,
Rest, rest, the shoulder. If you have not seen a physcian yet, maybe it would be the next step you would want to take. Meanwhile, continue cardio minus anything that would include using motion to your rotator cuff. Take care hope you recover quickly.

Christina

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michael0 Posted 0 Comments

The type and the age of the injury should factor into any decision to continue a fitness regimen. The severity of the injury is important to know.

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