Rotator Cuff Repair, Part 3: Increasing ROM in shoulder flexion
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It’s been six weeks since this patient had surgery for a rotator cuff repair. The therapist begins slow, gentle stretching in order to improve range of motion in shoulder flexion.
It’s been six weeks since this patient had surgery for a rotator cuff repair. The therapist begins slow, gentle stretching in order to improve range of motion in shoulder flexion.
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