Contraindications for training the rotator cuff | Rotator cuff training

Contraindications for training the rotator cuff

If the rotator cuff is acutely damaged by certain injuries, training should be paused. These include, for example: Although it is important that training is adapted to the injury, the advice of an experienced therapist should always be sought to avoid greater damage. Even in the case of chronic injuries, such as osteoarthritis or an artificial shoulder joint, it is important to discuss the scope of training well in advance. Otherwise, the belief that appropriate training is not necessary in the case of injuries is actually rather contraindicated, since the healing process is often positively influenced by the movement and strengthening of the muscles.

  • Inflammations,
  • Tendon rupture
  • Or severe muscular injuries.

Can a strong rotator cuff prevent shoulder diseases?

A strong rotator cuff can prevent many diseases and injuries in the shoulder area. These include: Shoulder dislocation: Shoulder dislocation is not an actual disease in the sense that it occurs when the head of humerus is torn from the glenoid cavity by force. A strong rotator cuff increases the stability of the shoulder joint so that this injury occurs less frequently.

  • Shoulder dislocation: Shoulder dislocation is not an actual disease in the sense that it occurs when the head of humerus is torn from the glenoid cavity by force. A strong rotator cuff increases the stability of the shoulder joint so that this injury occurs less frequently.

The right load during training

The correct load when training the rotator cuff is important for the success of the training and to avoid injuries. If one is otherwise designed to do few repetitions with a lot of weight and to strain the muscle to the point of exhaustion, the main thing to pay attention to when training the rotator cuff is the clean execution of the exercise. In concrete terms, this means adjusting weight so that the specified number of repetitions can be achieved without too much effort.

Depending on the training goal (prevention of injuries, counteracting muscle imbalances or muscle build-up), the number of sets of exercises performed can vary. If the load during training is too high, there is a risk of improper execution of the exercises and too rapid exhaustion of the muscles, which could lead to injuries. You can tell if the load is right if the given number of repetitions per session can be performed in a concentrated and clean way.

If the muscles start to cramp or tremble and the last few repetitions are particularly difficult, the weights should be reduced because the load is too great. Training goal:

  • Warm up: 3 x 15 Whl. (weight low, no complete fatigue)
  • Power endurance: 3 x 15 whl. (weight so that complete fatigue sets in)
  • Muscle growth: 3 x 10 whl. (weight so that complete fatigue sets in)