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Shoulder Exercises After Arthroscopic Surgery

By Laura Inverarity, D.O., About.com

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Isometric Exercises


When performing isometric exercises, a muscle contraction is sustained without movement of the joint. 1)Stand sideways along a wall with your elbow at a 90 degree angle
2)Position the outside of your forarm against the wall.
3)Press into the wall, contracting your muscles. (however, you will not move your shoulder)
4)Hold for 5 seconds and repeat X 5
5)Turn 180 degrees and position the inside of your forearm against the wall
6)Repeat steps 2-5

Index: Shoulder Exercises After Arthroscopic Surgery

  1. Overview
  2. Pendulum Exercises
  3. Isometric Exercises
  4. Passive Range of Motion Exercises
  5. Resisted Range of Motion Exercises

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