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Sidelying Shoulder Flexion
Lie on your uninvolved side, with the involved arm starting at your side with the
elbow bent 90 degrees. Keeping your forearm parallel (horizontal), reach forward
with your arm until your elbow is straight and your shoulder is flexed to 90 degrees
as pictured. It is important to ensure that you keep your entire arm level (horizontal)
during the exercise. After a brief pause of 1 second, return to the starting position
at your side. Repeat. As your shoulder improves in strength, you will add a small
weight in your hand as directed by your therapist.
External Rotation with Retraction
Hold tubing or band in your hands with your palms facing upward. With light tension in the
band, move your hands outward as pictured. Holding this tension, squeeze your shoulder blades
backward and downward as tightly as you can. Hold for 1-2 seconds and return to the starting
position. Repeat.
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Perform _____ sets of ____ Repetitions
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Perform _____ sets of ____ Repetitions