Non-Operative — Shoulder Impingement / Rotator Cuff Tendinitis

Dr. Michael C. Fu MD (Hospital for Special Surgery) · Michael C. Fu, MD, MHS

Weight-Bearing

N/A

Key Restrictions

Avoid overhead activities in acute phase; no forceful stretching; progress based on symptom resolution

Timeline & Phases

Initial (pain mgmt, ice, NSAIDs, pendulums) -> Intermediate (stretching, isometrics, scapular stabilization) -> Advanced (RC strengthening, functional integration)

Notes

Covers subacromial impingement, rotator cuff tendinitis, and partial RC tear; non-operative

Surgeon / Author

Michael C. Fu, MD, MHS