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Click to view and download this handout. This shoulder rehabilitation program focuses on strengthening the muscles that support your shoulder to help keep your shoulder joint stable, relieve pain and prevent further injury.
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Rotator Cuff and Shoulder Conditioning Program Introduction 1 Additional Notes Purpose of Program _____ After an injury or surgery, an exercise conditioning program will help you return to daily activities and enjoy a more active, healthy lifestyle.
Performing the exercises 2 to 3 days a week will maintain strength and range of motion in your shoulders. Getting Started Warmup: Before doing the following exercises, warm up with 5 to 10 minutes of low impact activity, like walking or riding a stationary bicycle.
1. Pendulum. Main muscles worked: Deltoids, supraspinatus, infraspinatus, subscapularis. Equipment needed: None. Repetitions: 2 sets of 10. Days Per Week: 5 to 6. Step-by-step directions. Lean forward and place one hand on a counter or table for support. Let your other arm hang freely at your side. Gently swing your arm forward and back.
The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons 2019 Clinical Practice Guideline on the Management of Rotator Cuff Injuries. Gregory A. Brown, MD, PhD; Stephen Weber, MD; Jaskarndip Chahal, MD; Shafic A. Sraj, MD; Jason M. Matuszak, MD; Amee L. Seitz, PhD, PT; Lori A. Michener, PhD, PT, ATC; Mark R. Hutchinson, MD; Michael A. Shaffer, PT, ATC, OSC;
Your orthopaedic surgeon and physical therapist may recommend that you exercise from 10 to 15 minutes 2 or 3 times a day during your early recovery period. They may suggest some of the following exercises. This guide can help you better understand your exercise and activity program. Pendulum, Circular Pendulum, Circular
Exercises following a shoulder injury. 1. Lean forwards in a steady, supporting position. Hold a light weight (e.g. tin of beans) in your hand on the injured side. Swing your arm forward and backwards, slowly like a pendulum. Repeat 5-10 times. 2.
