The shoulder abduction pulley exercise is a gentle mobility drill that uses a pulley system to assist the arm into sideways movement. It helps restore range of motion in the shoulder while reducing muscle effort, making it ideal for early-stage rehab, post-surgery recovery, or easing stiffness after injury. This exercise supports safe, controlled shoulder movement.
- Stand under your shoulder pulley device and hold on to the handles.
- Extend one arm out to your side with the other handle resting in front of your chest.
- Pull down slowly on the handle in front of your chest to assist you raising your opposite arm above your head.
- Gently guide your arm back down by slowly raising your other hand back to the start position.
- Complete this exercise as prescribed by your physiotherapist.