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Physiotherapist Scarlet Xavier
Updated 10-6-25
1Shoulder Pendulum
20 reps
  • Position the unaffected hand onto a firm surface roughly at waist height (bench, tabletop, back of a chair).
  • Come into a lunge position with the feet and allow the weight to come into the hand that is supported.
  • Completely relax the affected arm and let gravity act in this position.
  • Using the legs rocking forwards and backwards allow the arm to swing forwards and backwards.
  • By changing the position of the feet, utilise momentum to move the affected arm in a circular motion and side to side.
  • Complete a number of repetitions as designated by your Physiotherapist.
Scarlet Xavier Physiotherapist at Peak Physio Rutherford and Newcastle NSW

Every hour

2Shoulder Internal Rotation
10 reps
5 seconds
  • Bend the elbow of the target limb to a 90 degree angle.
  • Open the chest by slightly drawing the shoulder blades together.
  • Position the palm of the hand against a firm surface and push as if trying to bring the hand towards the body.
  • Keep the elbow tucked into the side body.
  • Sustain for period of time designated by Physiotherapist.
Scarlet Xavier Physiotherapist at Peak Physio Rutherford and Newcastle NSW

Daily

3Shoulder External Rotation
10 reps
5 seconds
  • Bend the elbow of the target limb to a 90 degree angle.
  • Open the chest by slightly drawing the shoulder blades together.
  • Position the back of the hand against a firm surface and push as if trying to push the hand away from the body.
  • Keep the elbow tucked into the side body.
  • Sustain for period of time designated by Physiotherapist.

Scarlet Xavier Physiotherapist at Peak Physio Rutherford and Newcastle NSW

Daily