Dowel exercises rehabilitation services home program. Wand exercises c these exercises will help increase your arm movements. Shoulder tendonitis center for sports medicine and. Slowly shift the cane away from your body in a sideways direction, toward the side of the affected shoulder. C these exercises will help increase your arm movements. Hold the stick behind your back with one hand, and lightly grasp the other end of the stick with your other hand. The following exercises can be done with a tbar as shown in the pictures, a cane, or any other stick such as a broom or mop handle. Progress to starting in standing position as you are able. Squeeze shoulder blades down and in towards the spine. Rotator cuff and shoulder rehabilitation exercises. Occupational therapy toolkit treatment guides section 1 adls and iadls.
Stretching the muscles that you strengthen is important for restoring range of motion and preventing injury. Exercise with walking cane tai chi style suitable for small practice space duration. Keeping the dowel at shoulder height, move it as far right as possible. Therapeutic shoulder exercises for stroke patients. If you prefer, the exercises done lying on a firm, sturdy table may also be done on the floor or on an exercise. You can use any stick cane, broomstick or golf club to do these exercises. Appointments begin physical therapy at 1 week post op, 2 xweek follow up with md 1014 days post op. Squeeze your shoulder blades together see figure 3. Hold a cane or something similar below your waist with both hands. Rotator cuff repair protocol weeks full time in sling range of motion. These exercises are to help increase range of movement with some form of assistance. Shoulder exercises using a cane physical therapy youtube. Stretching exercises this handout illustrates some basic range of motion exercises for the shoulder. Wearing a shoulder bag or carrying a workbag often can cause the imbalance in your back and chest muscles, which in turn can cause shoulder pain.
Shoulder range of motion exercises boston sports medicine. Arm exercise program 2 of 8 shoulder retraction and protraction shoulder retraction draw back 1. Keep the cane parallel to the ground and elbows in contact with your sides. Frozen shoulder is a disorder in which the connective tissue surrounding the shoulder becomes inflamed and stiff, restricting motion and causing pain. Active assisted shoulder exercises oxford university hospitals. C use a wand made from an old broom handle, cane, ball bat, yard stick, or three. Front to back, side to side, clockwise circles, counterclockwise circles. Stretching and strengthening the muscles of the shoulder and scapula.
Rotator cuff sprain and strains university of california. With the elbows straight and assisting with the opposite arm, lift the. Adduction holding on to the end of the wand with the right hand, right elbow slightly flexed, left hand is on the mid shaft on the wand and pulls right shoulder across the body for exercising an involved right shoulder, reverse hands for an involved left shoulder. Shoulder problems can increase with age and changing levels of. Using your body to initiate movement, swing the arm gently forward and backward and in a. For each of the next three exercises, use a long dowel rod or cane. Hold a cane or stick in both hands, gripping the stick with the hands about 18 inches apart. Shoulder exercises active assisted coastal orthopaedics. C improved blood flow c reduced swelling c integrated sensory and motor function c improved awareness of body c improved body symmetry.
From a seated position, prop yourself up on your affected arm by placing your affected arm about a foot away from your body. Shoulder flexion stand upright, holding the stick in both hands. Pendulum exercise supine flexion supine external rotation stretching exercises. Exercises to strengthen your shoulder health information. Fracture of the shoulder proximal humerus fracture of the wrist distal radius. Active assistive shoulder flexion, shoulder flexion with cane, cane external rotation stretch, washcloth press strengthening periscapular. Unless your doctor feels that you have adhesive capsulitis or frozen shoulder, these exercises should not cause pain. They should be performed within your comfort zone unless otherwise instructed. Lift the arms in an upward movement until a stretch is felt. Rehabilitation protocol for reverse shoulder arthroplasty. Lie on your back with your arms at your side, holding a cane or stick. Use a broomstick, cane, or golf club if needed to assist. Contact ohio state sports medicine physical therapy at 6142932385 if questions arise.
Walk with a cane on the stronger, left side walk with a cane on the stronger, right side. Jackins exercises the red arrows point to the injured shoulder in the pictures where it may not be clear. Shoulder range of motion exercises phoenix childrens. Rehabilitation goals protect repair minimize pain and swelling maintain rom of surrounding joints. Get a lightweight stick, such as a yardstick, wooden dowel, or cane. Shoulder shrug shrug shoulders upward as illustrated. Move your body and let the movement of your body move your shoulder. Stand and hold the bar or cane horizontally behind the body. They should be performed slowly using a straight stick. Exercises you can do at home appendix topic images shoulder pendulumswing exercise for the shoulder overhead stretch for the shoulders posterior stretching exercise for the shoulder uptheback stretch for the shoulder shoulder exercise. Shoulder issues are also common among older adults without a history of polio, occurring in about 30% of people who are 60 years and older. Shoulder problems are one of the most frequent complaints in the postpolio population.
Physical therapists brad heineck and bob schrupp demonstrate stretching and strengthening exercises to the shoulder using a cane. Adhesive capsulitisfrozen shoulder clinical practice guideline progression is time and criterionbased, dependent on soft tissue healing, patient demographics, and clinician evaluation. Shoulder exercises for stroke patients from expert ot. Gently stretching after strengthening exercises can help reduce muscle soreness and keep your muscles long and flexible. It provides stability and strength for the shoulder joint, anchoring the humerus upper arm bone to the scapula shoulder blade so that movements of the arm can occur in a. Bring wand directly overhead, leading with uninvolved side. Physiotherapy department active assisted shoulder exercises. The rotator cuff is made up of four muscles supraspinatus, infraspinatus, subscapularis, and teres minor and their tendons. Using your body to initiate movement, swing the arm gently forward and backward and in a circular motion. You may place a ball or some socks between your elbow and body to help you hold your arm by your side. Position the hands so the knuckles face toward the ground. Pull down with good arm to lift hold 5 seconds, x10 operated arm up. Shoulder blade pinches pinch shoulder blades backward and together, as illustrated. When your symptoms are less acute you can begin strengthening the rotator cuff and the muscles that provide stability for the scapula figures 35.
Bend your elbows and bring dowel towards your chin. Punches hold dowel close to your chest with palms down. So, coming back to the topic, the most important effect of wand exercise is loosening of the stiff joint capsule and increasing the movement and flexibility of the shoulder. Each movement should be done slowly, holding the position for five seconds, and repeated 1015 times. Johns hopkins division of shoulder surgery department of orthopaedic surgery. If you cant easily grasp and release objects, move your arms forward, or use your arms to support your weight or youre just starting your recovery with a saebo solution, its important to incorporate helpful shoulder exercises for stroke recovery into your daily routine at home.
C it is best to do these exercises sitting on a hard, straightback chair with your feet flat on the floor. Lying on your back, use a stick, cane, or golf club to push your affected arm into external rotation. Exercises for moderate to severe cases of frozen shoulder. Row on physioball, shoulder extension on physioball criteria to progress 90 degrees shoulder prom forward elevation 20 degrees shoulder prom er and ir in scapular plane. Talk to your doctor or physical therapist about which exercises will best help you meet your rehabilitation goals. Strength is the second component of shoulder rehabilitation and consists of dumbbell, tubing, and functional exercises. Keeping these muscles strong can relieve shoulder pain and prevent further injury.
C use a wand made from an old broom handle, cane, ball bat, yard stick, or three foot dowel rod for the following exercises. Rotator cuff strengthening exercises 11 shoulder stretches shoulder stabilization exercises 14 acknowledgements 16. These exercises can be used for almost all shoulder problems as. Rotator cuff and shoulder rehabilitation exercises to ensure that this program is safe and effective for you, it should be performed under your doctors supervision. How to treat and prevent shoulder pain from computer use. Shoulder range of motion exercises johns hopkins division of shoulder surgery department of orthopaedic surgery created 9262017 cane exercises you can use any stick cane, broomstick or golf club to do these exercises arm elevation yes no arm elevation elbows bent. Use this exercise as a warmup activity before stretching. Keep the elbow of the affected arm against your side with the elbow bent at 90 degrees. Pinch the back of the shoulder blades together using good posture. Pendulum exercise bend over at the waist and let the arm hang down. These exercises are designed to improve the range of movement in your shoulder joint following injury. Pendulum exercises bend forward at the waist, back parallel to ground is ideal. Shoulder and scapular rehabilitation for adult brachial.
The exercises illustrated and described in this document should be performed only after instruction by your physical therapist or dr. Hold the cane in front of you, parallel to the floor, with elbows touching your sides, palms up, and hands shoulder width apart. Occupational therapist, barbara, demonstrates her best shoulder exercises for stroke patients below. You can try many exercises to relieve shoulder pain from computer use. Selfrange of motion exercises for shoulders, arms, wrists, fingers these exercises will help keep your muscles strong and mobile, and your joints flexible. Lie on your back, holding the dowel with both hands from underneath. Rotator cuff and shoulder conditioning program orthoinfo aaos. Selfrange of motion exercises for shoulders, arms, wrists. Recovering your arm and shoulder movement after a stroke can be challenging. Stretch your arms forwards then raise them up above your head, keeping the elbows. Post operative beginning home exercise program please conult your physical therapist for range of motion specifications on the following exercises. Strengthening the muscles that support your shoulder will help keep your shoulder joint stable.
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