6 months post-op arthroscopic rotator cuff repair problems

[finchr]

I really don't think that is why but time will tell. If it doesn't improve with hard work over the next 6 weeks then I would consider asking for an MRI to rule in/out
Compensation takes away from the total work of the muscle and instills incorrect movement patterns but you will still get some strengthening going on. As a therapist I expect compensatory patterns to occur in the beginning. That is why I stress form above all else, and when that is achieved it is time for that to be a home exercise only. Work hard on your ER. Focus on that 1st to make sure you get that done in case you run out of time
Do you have exercises? You can always ask for PT once a week for instruction and progression only. If it were me I would go to a new set of eyes type of PT. It is impossible to do that long distance. As we said, form is key

[artcshoulder14]

I do have exercises to do. I have ER exercises that use the red elastic theraband. I mentioned the exercises in a previous reply. I don't have anymore formal PT sessions. My Physical Therapist said that I should do those strengthening ER exercises with the theraband once every other day. What's your recommendations can I do them every day? Shouldn't one have a rest day in between strengthening or is it when you are using weights only?

What do you mean asking for an MRI to rule in/out?

Thanks again for your response.

[finchr]

Try doing multiple sets every other day. If it doesn't improve in 6 weeks then ask a 2nd opinion for possible reasons

[artcshoulder14]

Hi,

I'm doing 3 exercises given by my physical therapist using the red Theraband elastic doing the Resistance shoulder External Rotation uni w/elastic exercise with my arm at side, elbow bent with elastic secured to a secure object at elbow height I will grasp elastic and move my forearm away from the elastic and then return to starting position. I'm also doing the Resistance shoulder abduction(horizontal emphasis) uni w/elastic with elastic attached to a secure object at waist level and arm at side, elbow bent and hand in front of my shoulder I reach out sideways in a straight line and then return to starting position and where I reach upwards horizontally. He said that these exercises should increase my ER and rotator cuff muscle strength.

What other ER exercises would you recommend me doing?

Thanks again.

[finchr]

You probably need to add end range isometric and/or eccentric exercises. You need to do strengthening where you have little. There a plethora of exercises that fit this bill and can easily be shown on You Tube or Googled. It is difficult to describe and look at form via typing.