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Physiotherapist Scarlet Xavier
Updated 14-7-25
1Shrug
3 sets of 20 reps
Every 2nd day
  • 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.
2Ulnar Nerve Slider
20 reps
Twice / day
  • Come into a standing or seated position.
  • Take the pointer finger to the thumb of the target limb making a circle.
  • Take the hand palm side up with the arm bent and holding away from the body.
  • Rotate the palm so the fingertips move towards the ear until slight tension is felt in the forearm or wrist.
  • Extend the elbow and the wrist back to the start position whilst lowering the ear to the opposite shoulder.
  • Repeat as per Physiotherapist’s guidelines.
3Shoulder Internal Rotation
3 sets
Four times / week
  • Position yourself with the elbow tucked into the side body.
  • Open through the chest.
  • Thumb directed towards the roof.
  • Position the affected arm closest to the resistance band.
  • Maintaining the above position, move the forearm towards the belly.
  • Control the return to neutral.
  • Repeat as per Physiotherapist’s guidelines.
4Pectoral Stretch [Lower]
8 reps
5 seconds
Once / day
  • Stand in front of a doorway.
  • Raise your arms to approximately 45 degrees and rest your hands against the doorframe.
  • Keep your arms straight and slowly step forwards until you feel a stretch in the front of your shoulder or chest.
  • Hold as prescribed.