Side lie Abduction

Professional Rationale
This rotator cuff strengthening exercise helps to stimulate the rotator cuff in a stable environment. It is best for massive rotator cuff tears, rotator cuff arthropathy, early strength for post-operative patients, advanced OA, and acute patients who do not tolerate a standing program.

Client Rationale
This exercise it to help you gently strengthen your rotator cuff while lessening the effects of gravity.



Instructions

• Lift your arm straight up to 90 degrees only, as shown.
• Do not swing arm.
• Do not move arm beyond 90 degrees.

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