Standing Posterior Capsule Stretch

Professional Rationale
A specific posterior capsule stretch for those patients with specific or gross capsular tightness. Appropriate for adhesive capsulitis, overhead athletes, and any patient presenting with selective posterior capsule tightness common with chronic impingements.

Client Rationale
This exercise is to stretch the capsule or the sleeve around your shoulder joint. You are using the the head of arm bone (humerus) to stretch out the capsule/sleeve.



Instructions

• Gently push on elbow with opposite hand.
• Feel a stretch in the shoulder.

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