Swedish+Shoulder+Exercises

[[image:shoulder_flexion.gif width="179" height="321" align="right"]]Flexion and Extension
Stand behind the patient. Hold the shoulder blade with one hand, and with the other hand bring the arm across the chest. Then, for the extension, bring the arm towards the back.

Elevation[[image:shoulder_elevation.jpg width="301" height="225" align="right"]]
Stand behind the patient. Hold the shoulder blade w/ one hand, with the other raise the arm up as high as possible on the side.

[[image:shoulder_rotation.jpg width="302" height="316" align="right"]]Rotation
Stand behind the patient. Hold the shoulder blade with one hand, with the other rotate the arm. It is best to hold the wrist and flex the forearm.

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