HOME EXERCISE PROGRAM (ROTATOR CUFF AND UPPER BACK STRENGTHENING)
HOME EXERCISE PROGRAM (ROTATOR CUFF AND UPPER BACK STRENGTHENING)
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HOME EXERCISE PROGRAM (ROTATOR CUFF AND UPPER BACK STRENGTHENING)
6. Scapular Retractions “W” Position
• Lie face down with your elbows bent and palms
facing down
• Draw the shoulder blades back and down, letting
the elbows lift up but keeping your hands on the
bed initially. It will feel quite different than with your
arms by your sides
• Then lift your hands so your forearms are parallel
with the bed, hold and then lower
• Aim to hold for 30 seconds, 4 repetitions
7. Scapular Retractions “Y” Position
• Lie face down with your arms stretched out above
your head as shown, thumbs pointing up towards
the ceiling
• Draw the shoulder blades back and down and
slowly lift your arms upwards towards the ceiling
• Aim to hold for 30 seconds, 4 repetitions
HOME EXERCISE PROGRAM (ROTATOR CUFF AND UPPER BACK STRENGTHENING)
8. Finger Ladder Exercise
2-4 sets of 10 times each.