There are four factors to consider when not to have rotator cuff surgery; age, activity level, size of tear, and type of tear.
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How long after rotator cuff surgery can you drive?
You should avoid driving for at least 6 to 12 weeks after rotator cuff surgery. This is to allow your shoulder time to heal and to prevent any further injury.
Subscapularis tendon tear: causes, treatment, and symptoms
A subscapularis tendon tear is a tear of the subscapularis tendon. This tendon attaches the subscapularis muscle to the upper arm bone (humerus). It helps to rotate the arm inward and stabilize the shoulder joint. A tear of the subscapularis tendon can cause pain and difficulty rotating the arm.
Rotator Cuff Surgery Guide
Rotator cuff surgery- what it is, how it’s performed and what to expect afterward. How soon can you drive, how to shower, and other questions
Improve Your Shoulder Health With 3 Easy Exercises
By Zack Harris The shoulders tend to be an injury prone area of the body, accounting for 46.41% of [...]
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How to Perform Active Release Techniques (ART) On Your Rotator Cuff
What is the rotator cuff? Our rotator cuff consists of 4 key muscles and a wide group of tendons and […]
Are tight pecs my downfall?
What are the ‘pecs’ and what do they do? The ‘pecs’ or, the pectoralis muscles, as they are formally known, […]
Why most patients fail to complete their rehab
Why most patients fail to complete their rehab Patients recovering from shoulder injury or surgery will be given a range [...]
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Why you should measure shoulder range of motion
Why you should measure shoulder range of motion The shoulder has the highest range of motion of all the joints [...]
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Your rotator cuff and how to prevent breakdown
25% of the population will develop shoulder pain in their lifetime The basics of anatomy The shoulder is a ball […]
