Rotator Cuff Tears
Surgical and non-surgical rehab — built around your shoulder, your goals.
Rotator cuff tears range from small partial tears to large complete tears. Many smaller tears in older or lower-demand patients respond very well to structured PT — sometimes avoiding surgery entirely. Post-surgical rotator cuff rehab is a 4–6 month protocol-driven progression.
Understanding
What is Rotator Cuff Tears?
The rotator cuff is a group of four muscles that stabilize the shoulder. Tears can be acute (traumatic) or chronic (age-related). Treatment depends on tear size, patient age, activity demands, and shoulder function.
Our PT Approach
How we treat Rotator Cuff Tears
Evidence-based treatment progressed at your pace, with the goal of durable improvement — not just short-term symptom relief.
Typical Recovery Timeline
Conservative care: 8–16 weeks. Post-surgical repair: 4–6 months for full functional recovery.
Therapists who treat Rotator Cuff Tears
Services we use to treat Rotator Cuff Tears
Rotator Cuff Tears — FAQs
Do all rotator cuff tears need surgery?
No. Many partial tears and some complete tears in older, lower-demand patients respond well to PT. Younger active patients with significant tears typically do better with surgical repair followed by PT.
Can I lift weights with a partial tear?
Often yes, with modifications. We identify the painful arc and avoid loading there while strengthening the rest of the shoulder.
Related Conditions
Frozen Shoulder
Progressive mobilization and stretching programs to restore range of motion in adhesive capsulitis.
Labral Tears (Shoulder)
Targeted strengthening and stabilization for superior and inferior labral tears of the shoulder.
Shoulder Impingement
Treatment to reduce inflammation and restore proper shoulder mechanics to eliminate impingement pain.
Post-Surgical Shoulder
Recovery programs following shoulder replacement, labral repair, rotator cuff surgery, and more.
Get expert PT for Rotator Cuff Tears
One-on-one care with a doctor of physical therapy. Same-week new patient slots typically available.