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Physiotherapist Ariane McCormack
Updated 30-5-25
1Pectoral Stretch
1 set
20 seconds
  • Stand in front of a doorway.
  • Bend your elbows and place the inside of your forearm against the door frame.
  • Slowly step forwards until you feel a stretch in the front of your shoulder or chest.
  • Hold as prescribed.
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As needed

2Shoulder Abduction / Angel
  • Lie on your back with the foam roller supporting your spine head to tailbone.
  • Bend the knees so the feet are flat.
  • Let your arms rest by your side with palms facing the upwards.
  • From here slide arms along the floor up towards above the head as able and return to the starting position.
  • Repeat as per physiotherapist instruction.
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To warm up

3Shrug
2 sets of 10 reps
Red Band
  • 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.
4Shoulder External Rotation
2 sets of 15 reps
  • 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.