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Physiotherapist Jed Grant
Updated 11-7-25
1Shoulder Flexion [Table Slide]
1 set of 10 reps
  • Place your self beside a table with arm on top of the table.
  • Make sure the surface is easy to slide along, you can wear sleeves or use a tea towel.
  • Slide the arm forwards as you lean into the movement.
  • Repeat as per physiotherapist guidelines.
2Shoulder Flexion
1 set of 10 reps
  • Come into a lying position unless directed otherwise.
  • Take the stick with both hands and straighten the elbows.
  • Using the unaffected arm predominately, guide the stick overhead to the point of comfort and slowly return to the start posture.
  • Repeat for the designated number of repetitions as advised by your Physiotherapist.
3Shoulder Flexion Pulley
2 minutes
Three times / day
  • Stand under your shoulder pulley device and hold on to the handles, with both arms in front of you.
  • Extend both arms 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.
  • Either alternate the side you raise by pulling down on the opposite handle, or repeat this action on the desired side as guided by your physiotherapist.
4Shoulder Abduction Pulley
2 minutes
Three times / day
  • 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.
5Row
3 sets of 8 reps
Green Band
Once / day
  • Secure the resistance band to a door handle or pole.
  • Keep the resistance point in line with the belly button.
  • With a proud chest and thumbs pointing towards the roof, pull the band. back maintaining the bend in the elbow.
  • As you pull back, focus on squeezing the shoulder blades together.
  • Control the return.

6Shoulder External Rotation
3 sets of 5 reps
Yellow Band
  • Position yourself with the elbow tucked into the side body.
  • Open through the chest.
  • Thumb directed towards the roof.
  • Position the affected arm furthest away from the resistance band.
  • Maintaining the above position, move the forearm away from the belly button.
  • Control the return to the belly.
  • Repeat as per Physiotherapists guidelines.