Copyright
2007
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
Shoulder Surgery Exercise Guide
Regular exercises to restore your normal shoulder motion and flexibility
and a gradual return to everyday work and recreational activities are important
for your full recovery.
Your orthopaedic surgeon and physical therapist may recommend that
you exercise from 10 to 15 minutes 2 or 3 times a day during your early
recovery period. They may suggest some of the following exercises.
This guide can help you better understand your exercise and activity
program.
Pendulum, Circular
Bend forward 90 degrees at the waist, using a table for support.
Rock body in a circular pattern to move arm clockwise 10 times, then
counterclockwise 10 times.
Do 3 sessions a day.
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Clasp hands together and lift arms above head. Can be done
lying down (drawing A) or sitting (drawing B). Keep elbows as straight
as possible.
Repeat 10 to 20 times.
Do 3 sessions a day.
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Shoulder Flexion (Assistive)
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Keep elbow in place and shoulder blades down and together.
Slide forearm back and forth.
Repeat 10 times.
Do 3 sessions a day.
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Supported Shoulder Rotation
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With elbow straight, use fingers to
"
crawl
"
up wall or door frame as far as possible. Hold 10 seconds.
Repeat 3 times.
Do 3 sessions a day.
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Walk Up Exercise (Active)
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Bring hand behind back and across to opposite side.
Repeat 10 times.
Do 3 sessions a day.
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Shoulder Internal Rotation (Active)
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Raise arm to point to ceiling, keeping elbows straight. Hold
10 seconds.
Repeat 3 times.
Do 3 sessions a day.
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Shoulder Flexion (Active)
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Raise arm out to side, elbow straight and palm downward. Do
not shrug shoulder or tilt trunk. Hold 10 seconds.
Repeat 3 times.
Do 3 sessions a day.
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Shoulder Abduction (Active)
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Stand with your back against the wall and your arms straight
at your sides. Keeping your elbows straight, push your arms back into
the wall. Hold for 5 seconds, and then relax.
Repeat 10 times.
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Shoulder Extension (Isometric)
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Stand with the involved side of your body against a wall. Bend
your elbow 90 degrees. Push your arm into the wall. Hold for 5 seconds,
and then relax.
Repeat 10 times.
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Shoulder External Rotation (Isometric)
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Stand at a corner of a wall or in a door frame. Place the involved
arm against the wall around the corner, bending your elbow 90 degrees.
Push your arm into the wall. Hold for 5 seconds, and then relax.
Repeat 10 times.
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Shoulder Internal Rotation (Isometric)
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Keep elbow bent at 90 degrees. Holding light weight, raise
hand toward stomach. Slowly return.
Repeat 10 times.
Do 3 sessions a day.
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Shoulder Internal Rotation
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Keep elbow bent at 90 degrees at side. Holding light weight,
raise hand away from stomach. Slowly return.
Repeat 10 times.
Do 3 sessions a day.
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Shoulder External Rotation
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Press upper arm against a small pillow alongside your body.
Hold 5 seconds.
Repeat 10 times.
Do 3 sessions a day.
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Shoulder Adduction (Isometric)
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Resist upward motion to the side, push arm against back of
chair. Hold 5 seconds.
Repeat 10 times.
Do 3 sessions a day.
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Shoulder Abduction (Isometric)
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View Japanese translation of this article
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AAOS wishes to thank Naruo Orthopaedic Hospital for translating this
information into Japanese and for their support of educational programs
for patients and the public.
Last reviewed and updated:
2007
AAOS does not review or endorse accuracy or effectiveness of materials, treatments or physicians.
Copyright
2007
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
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