Exercises for the Rotator Cuff

Stand with your side against the wall. Bend your elbow to 90 degrees. Press the back of your hand against the wall and press for 10 seconds. Relax and then repeat this 10 times. Change position and do the same thing on your opposite side.

Hold 5-lb.weights in each hand. Let the weights hang by your side. Shrug your shoulders up and then rotate the back of your shoulder blades. Return to the original position and repeat this exercise 10 times.

Stand with your arms at your side. Bend your elbows and push them backwards, tightening your shoulder blades at the same time. Hold the position for 5 seconds and then bring your arms back to your side. Repeat this 10 times, take a 30-second break and do another set.