Maybe I'll try that dead-hang advice. I can do the pull-down weight bar ok without any pain, so I'll try doing a little more.
The doctor recommended doing lots of range-of-motion exercises to keep the joint active, even with the tear.
With the pulldown bar, go easy on the weight. Put it on the lightest weight possible (or no weight at all).
Keep your arms locked and extended...
Then ease yourself down to your knees and keeping those arms locked. If there is any kind of discomforting pain...STOP RIGHT THERE!
Another option is to lie flat on your back. Grab a broom handle and with your arms locked, do an arc with your arms from your waist to over and above your head. Again, any pain...STOP RIGHT THERE.
Also, try swimming or try getting those styrofoam dumbbells and immerse in the pool and start doing shoulder exercises.
Consult with your ortopedic surgeon or physical therapist before doing ANY OF THE ABOVE!Hang in there, Steve C.
No pun intended.
This, too, shall pass...
