Modifications for rotator cuff tendinopathy?/Physical Therapy
Hi Mark- After about 4 months on SSLP, I was diagnosed with minor bilateral rotator cuff tendinopathy (without tearing yet). Since then, I have been going through PT for about 2 months now. My therapist has told me some things that conflict directly w SS and now I am confused- things like:
-for bench press & press, the humerus should never go beyond parallel to floor (ie elbows 90 degrees)
-no more military presses for my shoulders, but incline bench to 90 degrees is ok?
-"chinups are bad for the shoulders", especially as I approach 40 yo. I should switch to lat pull instead.
-no more deadlifts to avoid shoulder strain
-I have been doing light weight rotator cuff isolation exercises without any sort of increase in weights/reps
Is any of this valid, or should I find a new therapist? Do you have any advice on finding a therapist who is more familiar with barbell strength training?
My goal is obviously to prevent further damage to my shoulders, but I would also like to get back to my training program asap and continue building muscle mass.
Thanks for your help!