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Rotator Cuff Tendinopathy Plan

Tendon-loading program for non-traumatic rotator cuff pain. Substitute or stop with sharp pain over the anterolateral shoulder.

Condition: Post-Rotator Cuff Repair · ICD-10 M75.1

Minutes / session

Weeks

Phases

Outcome measures

Under clinical review

At least one module, condition, or outcome record is not marked approved. Treat this page as educational reference material, not an individualized prescription.

Safety rules and escalation

Review these module-specific checks before considering any exercise phase.

Non-bypassable platform pain rules

Pain at or above 6/10 requires an exercise substitution.
Pain at or above 8/10 stops the workout and surfaces emergency-stop guidance.

Red-flag screening

After a recent fall or trauma, are you unable to lift your arm more than 90 degrees?
Urgent Care · Possible large rotator-cuff tear or fracture — see a clinician promptly.

Clearance and monitoring checks

Worst night pain in the last 7 days (0-10)?
Monitoring · Inform

Phases and exercise prescriptions

Phase 1 · T0

Calm

2 weeks

Goals

Reduce night pain
Maintain ROM

Precautions

No overhead loaded work

Arm Circles

Mobility · T0 · Beginner

2 sets · 15 reps · 0 sec · 20 sec rest

Recorded pain ceiling: 4/10

Arm Circles

Activation · T0 · Beginner

2 sets · 15 reps · 0 sec · 20 sec rest

Recorded pain ceiling: 4/10

Behind-Back Shoulder Stretch

Mobility · T0 · Beginner

2 sets · 3 reps · 20 sec · 10 sec rest

Recorded pain ceiling: 4/10

Child's Pose with Reach

Activation · T0 · Beginner

2 sets · 3 reps · 30 sec · 15 sec rest

Recorded pain ceiling: 4/10

Child's Pose with Reach

Mobility · T0 · Beginner

2 sets · 3 reps · 30 sec · 15 sec rest

Recorded pain ceiling: 4/10

Scapular Squeeze

Activation · T0 · Beginner

2 sets · 10 reps · 5 sec · 20 sec rest

Recorded pain ceiling: 4/10

Cross-Body Shoulder Stretch

Mobility · T0 · Beginner

2 sets · 2 reps · 20 sec · 10 sec rest

Recorded pain ceiling: 4/10

Shoulder Rolls

Activation · T0 · Beginner

2 sets · 10 reps · 0 sec · 15 sec rest

Recorded pain ceiling: 4/10

Doorway Chest Stretch

Mobility · T0 · Beginner

2 sets · 3 reps · 30 sec · 15 sec rest

Recorded pain ceiling: 4/10

Thread the Needle

Activation · T0 · Beginner

2 sets · 5 reps · 30 sec · 20 sec rest

Recorded pain ceiling: 4/10

Lat Stretch

Mobility · T0 · Beginner

2 sets · 2 reps · 20 sec · 10 sec rest

Recorded pain ceiling: 4/10

Wall Slide

Activation · T0 · Beginner

2 sets · 10 reps · 0 sec · 30 sec rest

Recorded pain ceiling: 4/10

Phase 2 · T1

Isometrics

2 weeks

Goals

Pain-relief via heavy isometrics
Cuff endurance

Precautions

Limit to 5/10 pain at most

Band Face Pull

Strength · T1 · Beginner

4 sets · 15 reps · 0 sec · 45 sec rest

Recorded pain ceiling: 4/10

Band Pull-Apart

Strength · T1 · Beginner

4 sets · 15 reps · 0 sec · 30 sec rest

Recorded pain ceiling: 4/10

Band Row

Strength · T1 · Beginner

4 sets · 15 reps · 0 sec · 45 sec rest

Recorded pain ceiling: 4/10

Band Shoulder Press

Strength · T1 · Beginner

4 sets · 12 reps · 0 sec · 45 sec rest

Recorded pain ceiling: 4/10

Bird Dog

Strength · T1 · Intermediate

4 sets · 8 reps · 0 sec · 30 sec rest

Recorded pain ceiling: 4/10

Dead Bug Arm Reach

Strength · T1 · Intermediate

4 sets · 8 reps · 0 sec · 30 sec rest

Recorded pain ceiling: 4/10

Phase 3 · T2

Heavy Slow Loading

6 weeks

Goals

Tendon strength + capacity

Precautions

Slow tempo: 3s up / 3s down

90/90 External Rotation

Strength · T2 · Intermediate

3 sets · 12 reps · 0 sec · 45 sec rest

Recorded pain ceiling: 4/10

PVC Pipe Pass-Through

Mobility · T2 · Intermediate

3 sets · 10 reps · 0 sec · 30 sec rest

Recorded pain ceiling: 4/10

Bear Hold

Strength · T2 · Intermediate

3 sets · 1 reps · 20 sec · 45 sec rest

Recorded pain ceiling: 4/10

Shoulder CARS

Mobility · T2 · Intermediate

3 sets · 3 reps · 60 sec · 30 sec rest

Recorded pain ceiling: 4/10

Bent-Over Reverse Fly

Strength · T2 · Intermediate

3 sets · 12 reps · 0 sec · 45 sec rest

Recorded pain ceiling: 4/10

Cable Face Pull

Strength · T2 · Intermediate

3 sets · 15 reps · 0 sec · 45 sec rest

Recorded pain ceiling: 4/10

Chest-Supported Row

Strength · T2 · Intermediate

3 sets · 12 reps · 0 sec · 45 sec rest

Recorded pain ceiling: 4/10

Dumbbell Front Raise

Strength · T2 · Beginner

3 sets · 12 reps · 0 sec · 45 sec rest

Recorded pain ceiling: 4/10

Outcome measures

These are the measures linked to this module's current public record.

Pain Numeric Rating (0-10)

Simple · Required

Under clinical review

Patient-rated pain intensity over the last 24 hours.

Cadence: Baseline
Scale: 0–10 score
Scoring direction: Lower Better

Pain Numeric Rating (0-10)

Simple · Optional

Under clinical review

Patient-rated pain intensity over the last 24 hours.

Cadence: Weekly
Scale: 0–10 score
Scoring direction: Lower Better

Pain Numeric Rating (0-10)

Simple · Optional

Under clinical review

Patient-rated pain intensity over the last 24 hours.

Cadence: End Of Phase
Scale: 0–10 score
Scoring direction: Lower Better

Pain Numeric Rating (0-10)

Simple · Required

Under clinical review

Patient-rated pain intensity over the last 24 hours.

Cadence: End Of Program
Scale: 0–10 score
Scoring direction: Lower Better

Functional Limitation (0-10)

Simple · Required

Under clinical review

Self-rated difficulty performing daily tasks.

Cadence: Baseline
Scale: 0–10 score
Scoring direction: Lower Better

Weekly Session Count

Simple · Optional

Under clinical review

Sessions completed in the last 7 days.

Cadence: Weekly
Scale: 0–14 sessions
Scoring direction: Higher Better

Functional Limitation (0-10)

Simple · Optional

Under clinical review

Self-rated difficulty performing daily tasks.

Cadence: End Of Phase
Scale: 0–10 score
Scoring direction: Lower Better

Functional Limitation (0-10)

Simple · Required

Under clinical review

Self-rated difficulty performing daily tasks.

Cadence: End Of Program
Scale: 0–10 score
Scoring direction: Lower Better

Borg Rating of Perceived Exertion

Simple · Optional

Under clinical review

Patient-reported exertion during a typical session.

Cadence: Weekly
Scale: 6–20 RPE
Scoring direction: Lower Better

Guide questions

What is the Rotator Cuff Tendinopathy Plan guide?

Tendon-loading program for non-traumatic rotator cuff pain. Substitute or stop with sharp pain over the anterolateral shoulder.

Is this an individualized treatment plan?

No. This page is a public educational reference. Individualized use belongs in the authenticated safety-screening and clinician workflow.

Does this module require medical clearance?

Yes. The Post-Rotator Cuff Repair record requires medical clearance before the interactive workflow can progress.

Has this guide completed clinical review?

No. One or more of the module, condition, or listed outcome measures is not marked approved, so this page is labelled under clinical review.

How is this rehabilitation pathway organized?

The current record contains 3 phases, a typical session length of 20 minutes, and an overall duration of 10 weeks.