Lattisimus Stretch – Seated Dowel Rod

How To: Start seated holding a dowel rod and palms facing up. Place your elbows on a chair with your elbows bent. Lean forward pressing your chest down toward your thighs. You should feet a stretch under your shoulders and possibly down your side.

Prone Shoulder Press

How To: Start lying face down with a rolling stool next to the support surface. Place your arm on the rolling stool as shown. Of note, you can use weights on the arm to keep the forearm from moving of the stool. Now, move the arm upward similar to an overhead...

Prone “T” lift off

How To: Start lying face down with your arms extended out to the side. Lift your arm up off of the support surface. Next move your arm up and over the yoga block. Hemiplegia Tip: If you can’t keep your arm straight due to weakness. Pt in elbow immobilizer on to...

Supine Scap Retraction

How To: Start lying on your back with a towel roll length wise between your shoulder blades and your hands behind your head as shown. Squeeze your shoulder blades together as you bring your elbows down toward the mat.