All Fours Shoulder Rotation
The All Fours position provides many options for strengthening and for shoulder
and hip rotation. The markings on the discs aid in assessing and correcting
imbalances in range of motion.
MOVEMENT SEQUENCES
Shoulder Mobility
For mobility of the shoulders, place
each hand on a 9” disc with the knees
on the floor. Line the middle fingers up
with the cardinal markings on the disc.
If using resistance, consider using light
resistance for the hands.
VARIATIONS
Starting position.
Kneeling with one hand
on each disc and knees on the floor.
Lateral rotation.
Rotate discs laterally.
Medial rotation.
Rotate discs toward
the body.
Asymmetrical rotation with lateral flexion.
Rotate both discs in the same direction,
keeping the hips stable.
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