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Table 1 Protocol for conservative treatment

From: Clinical and radiological outcome of conservative vs. surgical treatment of atraumatic degenerative rotator cuff rupture: design of a randomized controlled trial

Weeks 0-4

Maintain scapulothoracic mobility.

Passive anteflexion/abduction 45°, exorotation 10°.

Circumduction training.

Weeks 4-6

Guided active motion.

Weeks 6-12

Active motion guided by pain.

Active coordination and stability training.

Weeks 12--

Start strength training. Optimize mobility, coordination and stability training