Anterior Deltoid Muscle Exercises for Rotator Cuff Tears - Northern

Introduction
You have recently been seen by the
Physiotherapist and taught techniques to
help manage your condition. This leaflet is
designed to remind you of the correct
technique and any personalised advice given
during the session.
What is a Rotator Cuff Tear?
The Rotator Cuff is a group of muscles
located in your shoulder. These muscles
attach to the Shoulder Blade and the
Humerus (the bone at the top of your arm)
and allow movement at your shoulder. As a
result of sudden trauma or prolonged
overuse and wear and tear, these muscles
become damaged and can tear, this is
known as a rotator cuff tear.
A tear to the Rotator Cuff means you are no
longer able to easily lift your arms above 90
degrees. However, there is another powerful
muscle on the outside of your arm, called the
Deltoid muscle, which you can strengthen in
order to compensate for the torn Rotator
Cuff.
Anterior Deltoid Programme
The following exercises should be done 3 to
5 times a day to strengthen your Deltoid
muscle. The aim is to reduce your pain and
improve both the range of movement at your
arm and your arm function.
These exercises must be done for at least 12
weeks and must always be performed lying
down to begin with so that the effect of
gravity is reduced.