Rotator cuff stretches?

[keeps21]

Just wondering if anyone has any stretches for rotator cuffs? Jason Dufner seems to be very flexible in his rotator cuff allowing him to get his right elbow in a great position.

[boogielicious]

I have a few for you.  Keep in mind that you must warm up when doing these.  you should also do strengthening exercises, which accompany the stretches.  If you do both, it will make a big difference and they are easy.

Warm-up

Start with arm circles with arms out forming a "T".  10 to 15 in each direction with gradually making the circles bigger.

For strengthening exercises, check this site out.  Go easy.

http://www.thera-bandacademy.com/tba-exercise-program/Thera-Band-Rotator-Cuff-Strengthening--Beginner

For stretches, I have a few below.

My favorite is similar to the middle door stretch above, but you lie flat on your back.  In this position, you can gauge how tight you are.  With the arms at 90 degrees to your body and elbows bent 90 degrees vertical, if your hands are not lying flat, you are too tight.

Using this same position, put 1 or 2 pound weights in your hands and use gravity to stretch.

It will take a few months to really see a difference, unfortunately.  But stick with it.  Do the stretches everyday and the exercises every other day or every three days.  The door stretch can be done often.  My PT had me do these as much as possible.

[keeps21]

Thanks! They look great!

[Justforgolf]

S econd stretch works wonders