Rotator Cuff Physical Therapy
The rotator cuff is a group of four muscles and tendons that stabilize your shoulder joint. Tears, strains, tendinopathy, and impingement are among the most common shoulder injuries we treat — both surgically and conservatively.
What We Treat
- Partial and full-thickness rotator cuff tears
- Rotator cuff tendinopathy and tendinitis
- Subacromial impingement syndrome
- Post-surgical rotator cuff repair rehabilitation
- Rotator cuff-related shoulder pain and weakness
Our Approach
Not every rotator cuff tear needs surgery. We evaluate the extent of your injury, your functional demands, and your goals to determine the best path forward. For tears that can be managed conservatively, we build progressive strengthening programs that restore function and reduce pain. For post-surgical repairs, we follow structured rehabilitation protocols with objective benchmarks at every phase.
What Treatment Looks Like
- Manual therapy — joint mobilization, soft tissue work, and scapular mobilization to restore mechanics
- Progressive strengthening — rotator cuff, scapular stabilizers, and kinetic chain exercise matched to your healing phase
- Dry needling — targeted treatment of infraspinatus, supraspinatus, upper trapezius, and other involved muscles
- Return+ testing — objective strength testing (HHD), ROM tracking, and validated outcome measures to prove your progress
No Referral Needed
Wisconsin’s Direct Access law means you can see a physical therapist without a doctor’s referral.
The Forward PT Standard
Every session at Forward Physical Therapy is 1-on-1 with a Doctor of Physical Therapy. No aides, no double-booking, no exceptions. We combine evidence-based rehabilitation with our proprietary Return+ testing platform to deliver measurable outcomes — not just subjective notes.
Our Locations
Fitchburg: 6250 Nesbitt Rd, Suite 500, Fitchburg, WI 53719
Edgerton: 102 W Fulton St, Edgerton, WI 53534
Phone: (608) 561-7733