Shoulder loading on gym ball

Physiotherapy

To view video demonstrations of the below exercises please click shoulder loading on gym ball exercises.

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Front view - Kneeling on the floor with both hands placed on the top of the ball, elbows out straight — Fig B.

Side view - Kneeling on the floor with both hands placed on the top of the ball, elbows out straight — Fig A.

Kneel on the floor with both hands on the ball and your elbows straight (Figs A and B).

Left hand has moved down the side of the ball — Fig C.

Right hand has moved down the side of the ball — Fig C.

Move slowly from side to side (Figs C and D).

Affected arm only on the ball with the body moving slowly forwards toward the ball — Fig E.

Progress this exercise by using only your affected arm on the ball and moving your body slowly forwards and backwards to gently load the shoulder (Figs E and F).

Repeat as directed by your physiotherapist.

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