Editing Rotator cuff (section)

=== Orthotherapy exercises ===
Patients that suffer from pain in the rotator cuff may consider utilizing [[Rotator cuff tear|orthotherapy]] into their daily lives. Orthotherapy is an exercise program that aims to restore the motion and strength of the shoulder muscles.<ref name="Wirth, Michael A. 1997">Wirth, Michael A., Carl Basamania, and Charles A. Rockwood. "Nonoperative Management of Full-Thickness Tears of the Rotator Cuff." Orthopedic Clinics of North America (1997): 59-67</ref> Patients can go through the three phases of orthotherapy to help manage pain and also recover their full range of motion in the rotator cuff. The first phase involves gentle stretches and passive all around movements, and people are advised not to go above 70 degrees of elevation to prevent any kind of further pain.<ref name="Wirth, Michael A. 1997"/> The second phase of this regimen requires patients to implement exercises to strengthen the muscles that are surrounding the rotator cuff muscles, combined with the passive exercises done in the first phase to keep on stretching the tissues without overexerting them. Exercises include [[Push-up|pushups]] and shoulder shrugs, and after a couple of weeks of this, daily activities are gradually added to the patient's routine. This program does not require any sort of medication or surgery and can serve as a good alternative.
The rotator cuff and the upper muscles are responsible for many daily tasks that people do in their lives. A proper recovery needs to be maintained and achieved to prevent limiting movement, and can be done through simple movements.