{"id":2572,"date":"2023-09-01T20:06:37","date_gmt":"2023-09-01T20:06:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thecharlotteathlete.com\/?p=2572"},"modified":"2023-09-01T20:06:37","modified_gmt":"2023-09-01T20:06:37","slug":"the-myth-of-rotator-cuff-strengthening","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thecharlotteathlete.com\/the-myth-of-rotator-cuff-strengthening\/","title":{"rendered":"The Myth Of Rotator Cuff Strengthening"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
When it comes to the often vexing issue of shoulder pain, it’s time to shift our perspective away from exclusively isolating rotator cuff strengthening.<\/em> Let me explain why.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The rotator cuff has long been a source of confusion and frustration, not only for patients but also for medical professionals, including physical therapists. It’s a subject I became personally acquainted with over a 15-year journey filled with off and on shoulder pain and rehabilitation. My saga began during my high school lacrosse days when I first encountered shoulder pain. The rehab team promptly diagnosed it as a rotator cuff strength issue, and the prescription was the classic regimen of 3 sets of 10 banded external rotations. It seemed to work temporarily, but just when I thought my shoulders couldn’t be any stronger, another setback occurred. What the heck!!<\/p>\n\n\n