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Instructions:
- In a standing or sitting position, let arms rest naturally by your side
- From here, bring the top of your shoulders up towards your ears
- Return to the starting position and repeat as per physiotherapist instruction
- Your physiotherapist may also utilise TheraBand or dumbbells for this exercise
Weighted Instructions:
- Your physiotherapist will instruct you on the weight of the dumbbells or TheraBand to use for this exercise
- Come to a standing position with arms relaxed by side
- Bring your hands up by your side in line with your hips
- From this position, bring your shoulders up towards your ears by squeezing the muscles at the base of your neck
- Your arm and elbow position should not change during the movement
- Return to the starting position and repeat as per physiotherapist instruction
Using band
- Place the band under feet holding the ends in each hand
- Gently direct the lifting of shoulder towards the back of your ears
- Slowly lower to the starting position and repeat as per physiotherapist instructions
