Rotator cuff pathology is a common cause of shoulder pain. There are multiple indications for why a patient may choose to undergo rotator cuff surgery. A physical therapist may perform special tests to determine whether or not a patient has a rotator cuff tear. There are different causes of rotator cuff tears and different sizes of tears that may affect the treatment plan. The rotator cuff is made up of the tendons of four muscles of the shoulder. There are different types of rotator cuff repairs and the surgeon will decide what type of repair will be performed. It is important for the physical therapist to explain the surgery to the patient in terms that they can understand and adequately explain the postoperative restrictions and rehabilitation plan to maximize patient outcomes. Rehabilitation is generally broken into four phases of recovery, ultimately, leading to the return to sport or return to work phase. Long-term prognosis is good for patients with rotator cuff repair patients but is ultimately dependent on multiple factors. Physical therapy is important in the recovery of patients who undergo rotator cuff repairs so that they can reach their maximum functional recovery level. It is important that physical therapists have a fundamental understanding of the surgical techniques for rotator cuff repair, the anatomy of the shoulder and the specific treatment plans for postoperative rotator cuff repair in order to effectively communicate with the patient and answer any questions or concerns he or she may have. This course will cover appropriate exercise progressions for each phase of the rehabilitation process to help the clinician develop an appropriate and effective plan of care.