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Setting the Shoulder Blades

The shoulder blades should be drawn, flat and together. This is a relaxation as the shoulders drop forward. The shoulder blades should be drawn back, opening the chest wall. As the shoulders relax, the chest slumps forward.

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Scapula Stability in Flexion

Slowly move the weight forwards and backwards keeping the shoulder blades set.

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Horizontal Extension in 90° Abduction

Lying on the front with the arm out to the side, lift the elbow and the hand up.

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Horizontal Extension in Full Abduction

Lying with the arm raised high above the head, lift the elbow and hand.

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Lateral Rotation

Lying on your front keep the shoulder still and rotate hand up in line with the bed and back down.

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