Strength: Shoulder Extension (Bilateral)

Instructions

• Secure the resistance band to a high position or use a cable machine.
• Extend your arms so your hands are above shoulder height
• Keeping your elbows straight, pull the band down past your hips and slowly return
• Continue as prescribed by your physiotherapist

Cable Pull Down Instructions:

• Connect a straight bar to the cable machine and then position cable above head height
• Hold onto the bar with both hands overhead, keeping the arms straight
• Bend the knees to brace your lower limb and slightly lean forward.
• Select an appropriate weight, as prescribed by your physiotherapist
• From here, bring your arms straight down towards your body
• Control the arms back to the starting position and repeat as per physiotherapist instruction

Large Range Shoulder Extension:

• Position yourself in front of the cable machine
• Standing firm with feet hip width, core engaged
• Pull cable down past midline with arms straight towards the back of the room
• Control the return
• Repeat as per physiotherapist guidelines

Precautions

• Keep within a range that is comfortable
• Avoid over arching your back during this exercise (the weight may be too heavy if this occurs)
• If you experience any pain please notify your physiotherapist