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Best Therapy for Torn Labrums? ~by Fitness Tester

A torn labrum is not a death sentence, even for an athlete.  The average person as well as an athlete can reach a full recovery with professional therapy.  While someone with a torn labrum may not be the ideal candidate for weight lifting competitions, there is no reason why any person can not have a good recovery from such an injury.  A good therapy program such as outlined below has rendered excellent results.  Your professional rehab specialist may prescribe the following: The shoulder labrum improves shoulder stability. Consequently, a tear makes a shoulder joint unstable. Rotator cuff strengthening can help improve the dynamic stability to the joint. Exercises include: -Shoulder isometrics -Resistance band rotator cuff strengthening -Active range of motion exercises with a dumbbell -Shoulder weight bearing exercises Exercises start with rotator cuff strengthening with the arm at your side. As joint stability increases, progression to strengthening with you