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Shoulder strengthening exercises

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Sit tall, gently pull your shoulder blades back and down. Hold for 10 seconds Repeat ___ times
Sit tall, gently pull your shoulder blades back and down. Hold for 10 seconds Repeat ___ times
Stand sideways against a wall with your upper arm close to your side and elbow at a right angle. Push your elbow into the wall. Repeat ___ times.
Stand sideways against a wall with your upper arm close to your side and elbow at a right angle. Push your elbow into the wall. Repeat ___ times.
Stand facing a wall. Keep your upper arm close to the side with elbow at a right angle. Push your fist against the wall, and relax. Repeat ___ times.
Stand facing a wall. Keep your upper arm close to the side with elbow at a right angle. Push your fist against the wall, and relax. Repeat ___ times
Stand with your back against the wall. Keep your upper arm close to the side and elbow at a right angle. Push the elbow back against the wall, and relax. Repeat ___ times.
Stand with your back against the wall. Keep your upper arm close to the side and elbow at a right angle. Push the elbow back against the wall, and relax. Repeat ___ times
Standing with your hands leaning against the wall, do a press up. Repeat ___ times.
Standing with your hands leaning against the wall, do a press up. Repeat ___ times.

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Further advice

Please be aware that this handout is to be used as a guide. If you find these exercises painful, please seek advice from your physiotherapist or GP.

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Document details

Approved

21 Dec 2023

Version number

4

Document ID

22388

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