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Shoulder Exercises After Arthroscopic Surgery

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Updated February 02, 2006

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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
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