I had a physical therapist when I tore my rotator cuff about 10 years ago. Once I learned some of the exercises and recognize when it is starting to act up, I just do the exercises, lay off the weights until it gets back to normal. But when I first started seeing the PT, I didn't know how much...
I'm over 50, suffer from arthritis and scoliosi - my doc suggested I stop using free weights because occasionally my grip just flat gives out on me. I switched to a multigym and by using a weight machine don't have to worry so much. I will be sure to check out your articles in case there are...