Shoulder Impingement
Week 3
The final week of shoulder impingement rehabilitation exercises includes 'thread the needle', which will increase mobility through the shoulder and mid back. The strength exercises this week require more load bearing and range of motion at the shoulder joint.
Scraping
Advanced Scraping Pectorals

Key Points

  • hold the pec stretch
  • use long, slow strokes
  • scrape for 30 seconds
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Advanced Scraping Trapezius

Key Points

  • scrape neck to shoulder
  • lean head away as you scrape
  • scrape for 30 seconds
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Stretching
Thread the Needle

Key Points

  • push arm into foam roller
  • hold each position for 5 seconds
  • 5 reps on each side
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Strength
Serratus Push Up

Key Points

  • push shoulder blades apart
  • keep elbows straight
  • 2-4 sets of 6-12 reps
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Shoulder Flexion

Key Points

  • thumb pointed up
  • raise to shoulder height
  • don't hike shoulder
  • 2-4 sets of 6-12 reps on each side
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Empty Can

Key Points

  • thumb pointed down
  • arm 45 degrees from body
  • 2-4 sets of 6-12 repetitions
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