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Message: [QUOTE="GETMETOCA, post: 562675, member: 28996"] DEA - keeping in mind that my injury involves a partial tear to one of four muscles that attach to the RC, my excercise revolves around this. I dont remember the name of which muscle it was, but I'll get more info from my PT next week! Anyhow, here is the excercise: Standing, feet slightly apart with arms by your sides, rotate thumbs outward as much as possible. In a controlled fashion, elevate both arms upward to shoulder level. Repeat as many as you can do. I was able to do 10 today!! WOo hoo! I've only been able to do 4-6 at most. If this does not feel painful, then chances are you have injured a different part of your RC/shoulder. For instance, I can lift my injured side almost painlessly as long as I am not rotating my thumbs outward. This apparently forces the use of the specific muscle that I've injured. The doctor says I need to rebuild the strenghth in this muscle before the pain will subside. Best Wishes :thumb: [/QUOTE]