Shoulder exercises for recovering after injury

“Do the exercises only as instructed by a licensed health professional or physician,” said Abel. “Use pain as a guideline. If any of these shoulder exercises increase your pain, discontinue that exercise and let your physician or health care provider know.”

The video includes a variety of exercises that help with specific injuries, and not every exercise is helpful for all potential shoulder injuries. Some may actually make recovery take longer or even worsen the injury, depending on your specific concern. Only perform the exercises as recommended by your health care provider.

“A licensed health care professional must assign both which exercises are best for you to perform, as well as the number of exercises and how many repetitions are recommended,” said Abel. “Hold each exercise position for 15 to 20 seconds. Move with intention and care, and do not bounce.”

Shoulder exercises in this video include:

• Pendulum exercises
• Posterior capsule stretch
• Extended forward press
• Forward press
• Abduction bent arm
• Forward flexion
• Rotation with the arm at 90 degrees
• Side to side
• Internal and external rotation
• Internal rotation behind back
• Internal rotation
• External rotation
• External rotation against the wall
• External rotation against the table

Remember to only do the exercises recommended by your physician or licensed health care provider, and only the amount your provider suggests.

You can find more information on shoulder injuries and exercises designed to help you recover from ankle, back and other injuries right here on Flourish.