Shoulder Exercises:
Early Stage Strengthening
Patient Exercise Sheet
These exercises can be done within your pain limits however they should not increase your pain. Your pain should not be severe but a little discomfort when exercising is ok. If you experience severe pain which lasts more than 30 minutes after you stop, reduce the force or frequency with which you are performing them.
As a guide start with the number of prescribed repetitions and sets. You can increase or decrease based on your pain. Complete these exercises 4-5 times per week.
Shoulder Flexion with Band on Wrists Plus Step 1 Wrap an elastic around
your wrists. Bend your elbows and make sure that the palms of your hands are facing each other. Position your feet hip-width.
2 Taking a step forward,
raise your hands towards the ceiling and slightly forward, while keeping the distance between your hands constant.
3 Hold the position for a
short time then return to the starting position. Repeat, alternating the leg used to step.
4 Repeat for 10-15 repetitions, rest for one minute, and repeat again.
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