Exercise Band Shoulder Extension

Professional Rationale
This exercise is a rotator cuff strengthening exercise using exercise band and is recommended for any shoulder pathology as long as the patient is able to move the arm against gravity, is able to complete these pain-free, and does not have any post-surgical restrictions for strengthening against gravity.

Client Rationale
This exercise is used to strengthen your rotator cuff. The rotator cuff is a group of 4 muscles that help to stabilize (control) the humeral head so that the shoulder can function properly. These muscles are strengthened by doing high repetitions and little resistance. These exercises are performed in a pain-free range of motion and should not produce any sharp pain.



Instructions

• Fix theraband overhead.
• Keep elbow straight.
• Grasp theraband and pull arm straight down to your hip.
• Return slowly to start position.
• Do not 'bounce' the arm, move in a slow controlled manner.

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