Shoulder Program
The shoulder is the most mobile joint in the body. As such, many problems can arise from lack of mobility and proper strength, especially with jobs that require long hours seated in front of a computer. The shoulder program focuses on strengthening shoulders and improving posture.
EQUIPMENT NEEDED: Dumbbell or Kettlebell, Small Step, Fit Simply Theraloop, Theraband with Handles, Elevated Platform
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AAROM Flexion - Phase 1
Keys:
*Lay on your back for support
*Keep elbows straight
*Go as far back without pain -
Prone Y - Phase 1
Keys:
*Arms in "Y" position
*Keep elbows straight
*Hold for a second as you come up -
Prone W - Phase 1
Keys:
*Arms in "W" position
*Keep elbows bent entire time
*Hold for a second as you come up -
Prone T - Phase 1
Keys:
*Arms in "T" position
*Keep elbows straight
*Hold for a second as you come up -
Serratus Punches - Phase 1
Keys:
*Arms directly in front of you
*Keep elbows straight
*Lift shoulder off table and hold for a second as you come up -
Shoulder Circles with Ball - Phase 1
Keys:
*Keep shoulder back
*Keep elbows straight
*Keep pressure on ball -
Abduction Shoulder Circles - Phase 1
Keys:
*Face parallel to the wall
*Keep elbows straight
*Keep pressure on the ball -
Shoulder Wall CARS - Phase 1
Keys:
*Try to keep elbow straight
*Maintain pressure on the towel
*Go as far back and forward as you can without pain -
Rows - Phase 1
Keys:
*Stand tall, with shoulder back and knee slightly bent
*Do not all for shoulder to elevate
*Hold for a second as you come back -
Shoulder Internal Rotation - Phase 1
Keys:
*Begin with elbow just outside neutral position
*Keep elbow against body
*If needed, place a towel pressed at elbow to maintain correct form -
Side Lying External Rotation - Phase 1
Keys:
*Bend elbow to 90 degrees
*Keep elbows up against body
*If needed, a towel can be placed under elbow to maintain position -
Lat Pull Downs - Phase 2
Keys:
*Place thera-loop at higher level
*Keep elbows straight
*Do not allow for shoulders to elevated -
High Rows - Phase 2
Keys:
*Lift arms to just below shoulder level
*Squeeze shoulder blades back
*Do not allow for shoulders to elevate -
Shoulder External Rotation - Phase 2
Keys:
*Begin with hand directly in front of chest
*Keep elbow against body
*If needed, a small towel can be added at elbow -
Shoulder Flexion - Phase 2
Keys:
*Arms in neutral position with thumbs pointed up
*Keep elbows straight
*Do not go past shoulder level -
Shoulder Abduction - Phase 2
Keys:
*Arms come out to side
*Keep elbows straight
*Do not go past shoulder level -
Scaption - Phase 2
Keys:
*Arms in "V" position with thumbs pointed up
*Keep elbows straight
*Do not go past shoulder level -
90/90 ER Walk Out - Phase 2
Keys:
*Arm at shoulder level and rotated directly up 90 degrees
*Walk back and forth slowly
*Maintain tension on band -
Shoulder Flexion with Horizontal Abduction
Keys:
*Keep tension on theraband entire time
*Stand straight with shoulder back
*Raises arms up and down slowly -
High Plank - Phase 2
Keys:
*Keep arms straight
*Keep abs engaged
*Do not allow hips to sink -
Overhead Carries - Phase 2
Keys:
*Keep arms straight
*Keep abs engaged
*Walk back and forth -
High Row With External Rotation
Keys:
*Begin with arms at shoulder level
*Squeeze shoulder blades together
*When arms are back, rotate shoulder to allow hands to come up -
Shoulder Taps - Phase 3
Keys:
*Lift arm to touch opposite shoulder
*Alternate arms
*Keep abs engaged, not allowing hips to sink
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High Plank Lateral Step Downs - Phase 3
Keys:
*Begin with arms on elevated surface
*Bring one arm down, then the other before coming back up
*Do not allow hips to sink -
High Plank Step Ups - Phase 3
Keys:
*Begin with arms on floor
*Bring one arm up forward, then the other before coming back down
*Do not allow hips to sink -
Wall Clocks - Phase 3
Keys:
*Place theraband around wrist
*Begin with arms in front of wall and picture a clock in front of you
*Bring arms to 11,9,7 with left and 1,3,5 with right -
High Plank Shoulder Circles - Phase 3
Keys:
*Begin in high plank with theraband around elbows
*Alternate shoulder circles around markers
*Do not allow hips to sink -
Half Kneeling Single Arm Press - Phase 3
Keys:
*Begin in half kneeling position
*Raise arm to shoulder level
*Straighten arm up and come back to elbow level -
Renegade Row - Phase 3
Keys:
*Begin in high plank while gripping dumbbells
*Bring one arm up, in to a row
*Do not allow hips to rotate -
Side Plank Theraband Row - Phase 3
Keys:
*Begin in side plank
*Bring one arm back in to row
*Do not allow hips to sink