Supine Flexion

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 the shoulder blade is being supported.



Instructions

• Bring arm overhead and slowly return.
• Keep elbow straight.
• Do not bring arm past shoulder level.

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