In a standing position, secure the prescribed Theraband around a sturdy pole just above waist height.
With a proud chest and thumbs pointing towards the roof, pull the hands back keeping the elbows straight
As you pull back, focus on squeezing the shoulder blades together.
Control the return.
Retraction – “T” Stance Instructions
In a standing position, secure the prescribed Theraband around a sturdy pole just below shoulder height.
With a proud chest and thumbs pointing towards the roof, pull the hands back keeping the elbows straight.
As you pull back, focus on squeezing the shoulder blades together.
Maintain tension between the shoulder blades as you control the return.
Retraction – “W” Stance Instructions
In a standing position, secure the prescribed Theraband around a sturdy pole just below shoulder height.
With a proud chest and thumbs pointing towards the roof, pull the hands back and gentle bend the elbows to 90 degrees and rotate your hands upward 90 degrees.
As you pull back, focus on squeezing the shoulder blades together.
Maintain tension between the shoulder blades as you control the return.
Precautions
Maintain proud chest as the band returns to the starting position.
Ensure that the shoulders do not roll forward or hitch upward.
This exercise should not be painful. If you are finding the exercise is increasing your symptoms, cease the exercise and speak to your Physiotherapist.
