Shoulder Specialist

We have listed below some of the common physiotherapy exercises for shoulder disorders. It is intended only as a reminder of the exercises as shown to you by your physiotherapist. These exercises may not be suitable for everyone as it would depend on the type of shoulder disorder that you have and the timescale following surgery. If there are any questions with regards to these exercises, we advise that you discuss them with your physiotherapist.

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Lean forward on a firm surface on your non operated arm and let the other arm swing freely first forwards and backwards, and then out to the side and across your body. 20 times in each direction. Repeat every 2 hours.

Lying on your back with knees bent, clasp hands together and raise them slowly up over your head 20 times. Repeat 4 times a day. This can also be done in standing.

Face the wall and climb up with both arms as far as you can, making sure you do not lean backwards. Hold the stretch for 10 seconds and repeat 5 times 4 times a day.

Stand sideways on to the wall on the operated side and walk your arm up the wall sideways, again do not lean backwards. Hold for 10 seconds and repeat 5 times, 4 times a day.

Stand facing the end of a wall and place the palm of your hand on the wall with your elbow bent. Slowly turn your body away form your hand, keeping your upper arm in contact with your body. Repeat 10 times, 4 times a day.

Hands behind back. Hold a light stick behind your back with both hands. Slowly take your hands away from your body and hold for 10 seconds. Repeat 10 times, 4 times a day. Make sure you do not lean forwards.

Put a light piece of rope over a coat hook on the back of a door and spend 5 minutes pulling your operated arm up and down. Try and increase the range of movement by pulling with your non-operated arm. Repeat 5 times a day.