A rotator cuff injury doesn’t have to be the end of your season. At FRWD Sports Therapy in Austin, we help golfers, tennis players, and weightlifters return to overhead activity with a strategic rehab process.
Common Rotator Cuff Injuries
- Supraspinatus tendinopathy
- Partial-thickness tears
- Subacromial bursitis
- Post-surgical repair recovery
Our 4-Phase Rehab Framework
Phase 1: Pain Reduction & Protection
- Manual therapy, dry needling, light isometrics
- Scapular repositioning techniques
Phase 2: Controlled Strengthening
- Banded ER/IR at side
- Prone scapular retraction
- Wall slides with feedback
Phase 3: Dynamic Loading
- Cable or dumbbell overhead press with tempo
- Eccentric rotator cuff control
Phase 4: Return to Sport
- Swing-specific loading (light med ball toss, banded rotations)
- Coordination & deceleration work
Whether you’ve had surgery or a flare-up, our return-to-sport protocol will get you back to overhead activity safely. Start your rehab plan at FRWD Sports Therapy. Get Started