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Shoulder Extension    7.2

Starting Position: Kneel behind bali with hand on top of balk

Movement/Exercise: Roli bali backward as far as possible with hand. Hołd. Return and relax.

CAUTION. STAY WITHIN PAIN FREE RANGĘ.

Breathing: Inhale while rolling out, exhale while returning.

Modification:

1.    If unable to kneel, sit in chair with bali to side on bed.

2.    Where weakness exists, roli bali as far as is possible/comfortable and tighten shoulder extensor muscles.

Progression:

1.    At end rangę, roli bali as far as is possible and tighten shc extensor muscles for an end rangę isometric exercise.

2.    Lean trunk backward slightly for a gravity assisted stretch

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Comments: The bali allows precise conlrol of this stretch and allows the stretch to be comfortably maintained. This can also be used to assist scapular adductor muscles. Tightening arm muscles adds a strengthening element to the exercise.

© 1995 by Joannę Posner-Mayer, PT

Shoulder Abduction    _______ M

Starting Position: Kneel next to bali and place hand on top of bali.

Movement/Exercise: Roli bali sideways away from body so that elbow is straight. Continue rolling bali while allowing trunk to bend sideways until arm is in fuli abduction. Let head rest on abducted arm. Hołd. Slowly return to start.

CAUTIOH: STAY IN PAIN FREE RANGĘ.

Breathing: Do not hołd breath. Breathe comfortably.

Modification:

1.    Put free hand on floor in front for support and balance assist.

2.    Use free hand to support/guide arm on bali.

3.    Sit on sofa or bed with bali on same surface.

4.    Where weakness exists. roli bali as far as is possible/comfortable and tighten shoulder abductor muscles as if to lift arm off bali.

Progression:

1.    With arm extended, roli bali forward and backward to combine internal and external rotation with abduction.

2.    At end rangę, attempt to lift arm off bali for an end rangę isometric exercise.

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Purpose/ Goal:.

Comments: The bali allows precise controI of this gravity assisted stretch. Attempting to lift arm off bali adds a slrengthening exercise.

© 1995 by Joannę Posner-Mayer, PT

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