Advanced Shoulder Exercises

Patient stands with the resistance band under their opposite foot

While grasping the resistance band, bring shoulders back and down

With your hand at your opposite hip, slowly raise it up across your body, as if you are drawing a sword.

Hold 3 seconds and repeat 12-15 times for each shoulder

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Attach a resistance band to a stable object at shoulder level (ex. Door knob, bed post, dresser drawer, etc.)

Grab the resistance band with your palm facing down to the floors and arm at shoulder level

Slowly rotate hand BACK and behind the body

Hold for 3 seconds. Perform 2 sets of 10-12 repetitions.

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With a dumbbell in each hand, bend over at about a 45-degree angle (no further). Keep the back straight throughout the exercise. Brace your abdominals and breathe in.

Lift the weights straight up, exhaling. While lifting, the arms should go no higher than parallel with the shoulders - slightly lower than the shoulders is fine. While lifting, try to keep the wrists from excessive extra movement down or to the side. Do not squat down and up after the initial pose. No movement of the legs occurs throughout the exercise.

Lower the weights in a controlled manner while inhaling.

Remain bent over until all repetitions are complete. Perform 2 sets of 10-12 repetitions.

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Stand on one end to secure the band. Grasp the band at your side with the thumb up. 

Lift the band slightly in front of your side at 30 degrees in front of the body while keeping the elbow straight.

Hold for a count of 2 and slowly return.

Perform 2 sets of 10-12 repetitions.

Perform daily