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
Progression
Stand under your shoulder pulley device with one hand on one handle and your other hand grasping the rope above the other handle
Extend the arm holding the HANDLE out to your side with the other hand 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 (this now should be higher than the previous exercise)
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
Precautions
You may need to perform this exercise in a pain free range to avoid aggravating your shoulder pain
If your experience any pins/needles, numbness in your hands or pain, while performing the exercise, please stop and notify your physiotherapist
