Is it allowed to do sports despite pain?

The question of whether sport can be done despite pain after a rotator cuff rupture depends on the factors that trigger the pain. This article may also be of interest to you: MTT after a rotator cuff rupture – OP

If the sporting activity itself triggers the pain (e.g. if the person concerned performs movements that are unsuitable for his level of therapy), these should be avoided.
Pain caused by initial stiffness of the muscles and decreasing during the training is not an obstacle to doing sports. Of course, during rehabilitation the patient is not allowed to do sports that carry a high risk of injury. However, exercises during rehabilitation are allowed. However, if the pain is persistent and severe, a doctor’s opinion should always be sought before continuing with the sport.

Prognosis

It is difficult to make an accurate prognosis for a rotator cuff rupture because it is influenced by too many factors. These include: In principle, however, patients with a well-established treatment plan usually have a good prognosis with complete rehabilitation. It is possible that a residual weakness in the injured shoulder remains in some patients, but normally the arm is fully resilient again after six months at the latest. In order to obtain a good prognosis, patients must carry out the rehabilitation measures consistently and with discipline.

The selected therapy form
The severity of the injury
The discipline of the patient

Sick leave

After a rotator cuff rupture, the affected person, if he or she is gainfully employed, is first written off sick. The duration of the sick leave also depends on the extent of the injury. It also depends on the type of work the patient is doing.

As a result, patients who are physically stressed during their work will be on sick leave longer than office workers. It is therefore not possible to make a blanket statement about the length of sick leave, as this can be individually determined and, if necessary, extended.

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