Rotator Cuff Tear/Rotator Cuff Repair

Rotator Cuff Tear/Rotator Cuff Repair - How to prevent?

Some general rules to decrease shoulder strain with activities include:

Lifting objects close to body
Only lift weights and limit lifting to below shoulder level
Maintain good posture with writing, assembly work and other tasks by focusing on maintaining a tall spine, ribs down and shoulders down and back.

Rotator Cuff Tear/Rotator Cuff Repair - Other Information

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