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rotator cuff partial tear, non surgical treatment? 9-Jan-2008 At 10:24:21 PM telephunk

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I have recently, after much messing about with doctors, found i have a partial (not full) rotator cuff tear, that for some time i thought was tendonitis. I have been incapable or training or climbing for over 4 months now, and whilst day to day symptoms have lessened, they have not subsided, and a return to climbing is out of the question at this point. Since i have only recently discovered its a partial tear, im wondering if anyone has any advice on the non surgery treatment options for a rotator cuff tear. Ive read some info on this forum and others, but am not completely clear, im currently living overseas and dont have access to any decent sports med doctors who speak english (nor chiros, osteos, etc), hence seeking advice here. Im wondering about strengthening excercises and stretching, complete rest vs activity modification, how the tear might (or might not) heal, and what my chances are of recovery etc. all the info ive read on the net points to surgery, which id like to avoid. but ive also read that whilst tears really struggle to heal with time, that partial tears may be able to completely recover. for how long does one sit idle? when can you be convinced its time to start trying to train? what excercises are possible in the interim? appreciate any information from people with experience or knowledge on the subject! cheers!