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WEAK AND PAINFUL SHOULDER
Stage 3 S H O U L D E R
P A T H W A Y
T R E A T M E N T
During the completion of these exercises you may experience some discomfort which is normal and does not mean you are doing any further harm. If 0/10 was no pain and 10/10 is the worst pain imaginable, we suggest that you work to a level no greater than 4-5/10 during the exercise.
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G U I D E L I N E S
The following day or two it is normal to experience some delayed pain or muscle soreness. Providing this does not continue to worsen, it is ok to carry on completing the exercises. As a guide, start with the prescribed repetitions and sets. It is ok to reduce the number of reps and sets based on your level of pain.
Pull backs – Heavy, controlled eccentric
Tie a band around your foot. With your arm out to the side and elbow bent to 90 degrees, palm facing the
floor. Pull the band backwards while keeping your shoulder and upper arm in contact with the ground. Focus on slowly returning to start position over 5 seconds.
8-15 repetitions (3-5 sets) twice daily.
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1A WEAK AND PAINFUL SHOULDER // Stage 3
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Shoulder fall downs – Heavy Eccentrics
Lying on your side with a load starting above you. Focus on slowly
lowering the load towards the floor over 5 seconds.
8-15 repetitions (3-5 sets) twice daily.
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Supported External rotation – Heavy eccentrics
With your elbow resting on your knee at 90 degrees. Focus on lowering the load towards the floor over 5
seconds while keeping your elbow in contact with your knee at all times.
8-15 repetitions (3-5 sets) twice daily.
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