1Shoulder Abduction
- Come into a lying position unless directed otherwise.
- Take the end of the stick in the hand of the affected side.
- Using the unaffected arm predominately, guide the stick across the body to raise the affected side to the side.
- Take it to the point of comfort and slowly return to the start posture.
- Repeat for the designated number of repetitions as advised by your Physiotherapist.
2Row
- 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
- 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.
4Shoulder Flexion Wall Crawl
- Stand front on to the wall.
- Take the affected hand to the wall and use the fingertips to walk up the wall.
- Maintain firm pressure with the fingertips and the wall.
- If required take the feet into a lunge position to increase the stretch at end-range.
- To return, gradually crawl the hands back down the wall to the start position.
5Biceps Curl
- Stand, holding a dumbbell with the chest proud.
- Position the hands palm up.
- Keeping the elbow in line with the side body draw the wrist up towards the shoulder.
- Control the return.
6Scapula Retraction [Banded]
- Come into standing and position the band as a sash over the target limb.
- Loop it under the arm pit and hold with the opposing hand.
- This will add a forward force to the shoulder.
- Draw the shoulder back against the band and then slowly allow it to return to the start position.
- Repeat as per Physiotherapist’s guidelines.