1Row
- 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.
2Shoulder External Rotation
- This exercise can be completed in sitting or standing.
- Ensure that the head is stacked above the pelvis in an upright position and the chest is open.
- Take the resistance band prescribed with both hands in a ‘thumbs up’ position.
- The band should be taut.
- Position the elbows by the side and pull the band apart, drawing the shoulder blades together.
- Maintain the 90 degree bend at the elbow.
- Slowly return to the start position and repeat as per Physiotherapist’s guidelines.
3Biceps Curl
- Standing on the theraband with the chest proud.
- Position the hands palm up.
- Keeping the elbows in line with the side body draw the wrist up towards the shoulders.
- Control the return.
can complete this in sitting
4Shoulder Extension
- Anchor band in a position above head height.
- Facing the wall, hold the resistance band with the shoulder elevated.
- Pull the arm straight down by your side and return to the starting position, ensuring the movement back up is smooth.
- Repeat as per physiotherapist guidelines.
5Grip Neutral
- Come into a comfortable sitting position with the target limb positioned palm down with the elbow bent to 90 degrees.
- Bending through the knuckles to grip the object of choice, squeeze inwards to the palm.
- Hold the contraction as indicated by your Physiotherapist.