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Physiotherapist Jai Wadwell
Updated 28-5-25
1Shelf Exercise [Middle with Step]
3 sets of 6 reps
  • Stand with a theraband tied around your wrists.
  • Add tension to the band by moving your wrists away so they are inline with your elbows.
  • Pretend that you are holding onto a box and place the box on the designated shelf as prescribed by your physiotherapist while simultaneously stepping forward (it does not matter what leg you step with).
  • Repeat as prescribed by your physiotherapist.
Jai Wadwell Physiotherapist Newcastle West Rutherford

hands can extend to lower then what is showed on video as discussed in clinic

2Row
3 sets of 10 reps
  • 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.

3Shoulder Flexion
3 sets of 8 reps
  • Anchor a theraband by stepping on top of it.
  • Hold the other end of the theraband in your affected sides hand.
  • Whilst keeping the elbow straight, raise the arm.
  • Hold at the end of the range for as long as prescribed by your Physiotherapist.
  • Return the arm down by your side.
  • Repeat as many times as your Physiotherapist has prescribed.