Torn Rotator Cuff Rehabilitation Exercises to Do at Home

Take a common broom and sweep the floor. Use a normal sweeping motion, making sure to go at least 6 inches to the left and then 6 inches to the right. Do this for 60 seconds at a time and then take a break. Then repeat the exercise. Yes, you can actually clean your floor as you sweep.

Hold a 5-lb. weight in each hand, with arms extended down each leg. Grip the weight firmly. Shrug your shoulders up and hold the position for 3 seconds. Return to the original position and repeat this 10 times. Take a 30-second break and then repeat the set.

Take a 24-inch rubber band and hold it directly in front of your chest with both hands. Stretch the bands as you pull outward with both hands. Hold for 3 seconds and return to the original position. Repeat this 10 times, take a 30-second break and do another set.