Hi finchr,

what is a partial release of the tendon? In addition to a rotator cuff repair, I also had a biceps tenodesis and subacromial compression done. Would that effect my external rotation strength? What would you look for in an MRI if I do get one?
my doctor said that my ER is not where he would expect it to be. He said that if I work on the theraband exercises that would improve my ER strength. I don't need to see him anymore for my rotator cuff unless i feel there's something wrong.

I did try isometric ER exercises but it did not work out for me because I did them incorrectly. I'm not sure if I did any eccentric ER exercises. What is the sleeper stretch for? Do I need to do it? Will it help me?

After doing the exercises with the theraband for 1 week I can see an improvement in that I can move my arm in a throwing motion and throw a tennis ball. I think my ER is getting a little better in that I feel I can move it out a little further out now before it stops than a week ago. So what do you think? Should I be alarmed about my ER strength or should I wait to see what happens after I have been strengthening my ER by using theraband whether or not ER strength comes back?

thanks a lot for your responses.