Exercise For Shoulder Disorders

Question 1

What should be considered with load when strengthening the rotator cuff?

Answer 1

As much load as possible with proper form is best (resistance band or free weights)

Question 2

What exercises are best for the Supraspinatus?

Answer 2

Full can

Prone full can

Question 3

What exercises are best for the Infraspinatus and teres minor?

Answer 3

Side lying ER

Prone ER at 90° abduction

ER with a towel roll

Question 4

What are the best exercises for the Subscapularis?

Answer 4

IR at 0° abduction

IR at 90° abduction

IR diagonal exercise

Question 5

What are good exercises for the serratus anterior?

Answer 5

Push up with plus

Dynamic hug

Serratus punch 120°

Question 6

What are the best exercises for the lower trapezius?

Answer 6

Prone full can

Prone ER at 90° abduction

Prone horizontal abduction at 90° with ER

Bilateral ER

Question 7

What are the best exercises for the middle trapezius?

Answer 7

Prone row

Prone horizontal abduction at 90° with ER

Question 8

What are the best exercises for the upper trapezius?

Answer 8

Shrug

Prone row

Prone horizontal abduction at 90° with ER

Question 9

What are the best exercises for the rhomboids and levator scapulae?

Answer 9

Prone row

Prone horizontal abduction at 90° with ER

Prone extension with ER