Shoulder Exercises

Question 1

posterior shoulder stretch

Answer 1

1. using cross body stretch with cross flex at GH joint only, no protraction to open post GH
2. combine with SMR with lacrosse ball between spine of scapula and spine for greater release of spine retractor when cross body stretch not effective

Question 2

lat ROM

Answer 2

1. foam roller in side lying, top leg over bottom to drive, thumb up int rot to activate lat
2. modify child’s pose by adding lat flexion by walking hands out to one side, top hand with palm up to int rot and push hip to opp side to open lats
3. chair or wall lat stretch or elevated prayer, thumbs up and sink down by hinging at the hips