Shoulder Scaption Isotonic

Professional Rationale
This exercise is a rotator cuff strengthening exercise 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 without upper trapezius overuse, 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 to no weight. These exercises are performed in a pain-free range of motion and should not produce any sharp pain.



Instructions

• Start with arms at side with thumbs up.
• Raise arms to shoulder level in the scapular plane (45 degrees).
• Keep shoulder blades down and together.
• Lower slowly.
• Do not move beyond shoulder level.
• Do not rush through the exercise.
• Do not move into painful ranges.
• Do not hike shoulders.

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