Here are some frequently asked questions related to rotator cuff injury. Q: What can be done to prevent rotator cuff problems?
• Maintain strength in the shoulder muscles. • Maintain flexibility by stretching the shoulders, especially before engaging in a strenuous activity like tennis. • Use shoulders wisely. Activities such as hammering, throwing a softball, or lifting a heavy weight overhead can put tremendous strain on the shoulder and rotator cuff. Don’t do more than you’re accustomed to doing. Q: Why do rotator cuff injuries heal slowly? A: The rotator cuff, like all tendons, receives little blood. All bodily tissues need blood to heal. Parts of the body that have a better blood supply heal faster that those with a poor supply of blood. Q: Why begin physical therapy soon after surgery? A: After surgery, scar tissue accumulates where the rotator cuff tendon has been re-attached to the bone of the upper arm. This is an essential part of the healing process.If the shoulder joint is not moved, however, too much scar tissue may accumulate, or scar tissue may accumulate in the wrong places. This excess scar ti
