Physiotherapy

Warning
The following exercise uses resistance band. We suggest that you consider wearing protective eyewear when doing this exercise.
To view video demonstrations of the below exercises please click rotator cuff in standing with resistance band exercises.

Open a loop of resistance band until the arms are parallel (Fig A).


Maintain the tension in the band while lifting the arms in a slow and controlled manner, as high as the physiotherapist has directed (Figs B and C).
Return to the start position.
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