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Q: I'm afraid from my days training in MMA that I have injured my rotator cuff. As I'm trying to get back in shape I find that my shoulder bothers me and I get discouraged and give up. I haven't actually seen anyone yet about it but I'm going to my sisters PT practice tomorrow. Anyway, pushups and side planks/planks and I'm sure other things I'll find using my arm seem to bother me. How can I get back in shape without getting discouraged AND use my shoulder to strengthen my arms? Thanks!
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I used to be a huge baseball player and always played competitively and so rotator cuff injuries are very common and so what we did to help heal it while still being able to compete and lift weights was anytime that you do any chest workouts only go to a 90 degree angle instead of doing the full range of motion until your rotator cuff heals. Also you will want to do rotator cuff exercises such as tube/band exercises and they are called internal and external rotation for your rotator cuff. Ask your sister’s PT about the band exercises and light weight dumbell exercises that I am referring to and have him/her show you how to do them they work very well and will be able to get you back to lifting and feeling motivated again. Hope that helps :)
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