Shoulder Rolls: Move shoulders forward, then up, then up, then back while squeezing the shoulder blades together, then press them down towards the ground in a circular manner. Repeat in the opposite direction. Shoulder Pendulum Swing: Bent forward (back straight) and arm dangling towards the ground, gently swing the arm in a pendulum arc. Repeat […]
CONTINUE READINGLat Back Stretch: Grasp a stable object (like a door jamb) in front of and above the head. Lean forward and slightly turn towards the side you’re stretching. You should feel it along the back of the armpit and down your side. Internal Rotation Shoulder Stretch: Bring the hand up behind the low back, palm […]
CONTINUE READINGRear Deltoid and Upper Back Stretch: Hands behind the head, elbows wide. Bring elbows together in front of the face. Face Up Shoulder Rotation Stretch: Face up with arm out to side with the elbow bent at 90 degrees and supported on a flat surface. Rotate the shoulder so the arm is up and the […]
CONTINUE READINGRear Shoulder Raise with Therapy Band: Bent forward with the back straight while hinging at the hips, stabilize the upper body by placing a hand on stable object. With the feet on one end of the therapy band and grasping the other end with the free hand, arm hanging in front of the thighs. Elevate […]
CONTINUE READINGDumbbell Overhead Press (seated or standing): Grasping dumbbells, at about ear level, palms facing forward, press them up overhead till the arms are straight. Chest Press with Therapy Band: Grasping each end of a therapy band with the center wrapped under the armpits and around the mid back, press the hands forward slowly and evenly. […]
CONTINUE READINGTherapy Band Side Raise: Standing with one end of the therapy band under a foot and the other end wrapped around the opposite hand. Raise the arm straight out to the side parallel to the ground. Slowly lower the arm and then repeat. Scaption with Therapy Band: Stepping on one end of the therapy band […]
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