Physiotherapy exercise library

Shoulder physiotherapy exercises

366 physiotherapy exercises for the shoulder, each with an illustration, audio instructions, sets, reps and progressions. Filter by goal below, or open them in Physia to build a personalised home exercise program in seconds.

Strengthening (215) · Mobility (84) · Motor control (57) · Stretching (9) · Balance (1)

Strengthening — Shoulder

Active shoulder stability in supine positionActive shoulder stability in supine position, 3 sets, 10 repetitions per arm Anterior Elevation in Prone with StickAnterior elevation in prone with stick, 3 sets, 10 repetitions, controlled movement Anterior Serratus Strengthening with Elastic BandAnterior serratus strengthening with elastic band, 3 sets, 12 repetitions Archery Exercise with Scapular RetractionArchery exercise with scapular retraction, 3 sets, 12 repetitions per arm, controlled movement Assisted anterior elevation with stabilization at 180°Assisted anterior elevation with stabilization at 180°, 3 sets, 10 repetitions, manual assistance or stick Assisted Shoulder FlexionAssisted Shoulder Flexion, 3 sets, 10 repetitions, arm straight or slightly bent Assisted shoulder pull with resistance bandAssisted shoulder pull with resistance band, 3 sets, 8 repetitions Barbell RowBarbell rowing, 3 sets, 10 repetitions, tempo 2-0-2 Barbell Row for Shoulder StrengtheningBarbell rowing, 3 sets, 10 repetitions, tempo 2-0-2 Bilateral Plyometric External Rotation with BallBilateral plyometric external shoulder rotation with ball, 3 sets, 10 repetitions Bird dog with anterior serratus pushBird dog with anterior serratus push, 3 sets, 10 repetitions per side Bird dog with resisted shoulder flexionBird dog with resisted shoulder flexion, 3 sets, 10 repetitions per side, with elastic band Bird dog with shoulder flexion plyometricsBird dog with shoulder plyometrics, 3 sets, 8 repetitions per side Blackburns Exercise for Shoulder StrengtheningBlackburns, 3 sets, 10 repetitions, slow and controlled tempo Blackburns isometricBlackburns isometric, 3 sets, hold 20 seconds per position Bosu stability with anterior arm elevationBosu stability with anterior elevation, 3 sets, 10 repetitions, light dumbbells Bosu stability with military pressBosu stability with military press, 3 sets, 8 repetitions, 3 to 5 kg dumbbells Bosu Stability with Shoulder AbductionBosu stability with shoulder abduction, 3 sets, 10 repetitions Clap Push-upsClap push-ups, 3 sets, 6 repetitions, explosive tempo, 1-minute rest between sets Controlled Shoulder Press with Scapular StabilizationShoulder press with scapular control, 3 sets, 10 reps, stabilization Cross Elastic Band Row for ShouldersCross elastic band row, 3 sets, 12 repetitions Diagonal Flexion Shoulder Strengthening D1 with Resistance BandPNF D1 flexion with resistance band, 3 sets, 10 repetitions per arm Dolphin Push UpDolphin push up, 3 sets, 10 repetitions Dumbbell Military PressDumbbell military press, 3 sets, 10 repetitions, controlled tempo Dumbbell Press on SwissBallDumbbell press on SwissBall, 3 sets, 10 repetitions, tempo 2-0-2 Dumbbell Row for Shoulder StrengtheningDumbbell rowing, 3 sets, 10 repetitions, controlled tempo Dumbbell Shoulder Flexion StrengtheningDumbbell shoulder flexion strengthening, 3 sets, 10 repetitions, tempo 2-0-2 Dumbbell Upright RowDumbbell upright row, 3 sets, 10 repetitions, controlled tempo Dynamic External Rotation with Shoulder Elevation Using Resistance BandDynamic external rotation with shoulder elevation, 3 sets, 10 repetitions, with resistance band Dynamic External Shoulder Rotation with KettlebellDynamic external shoulder rotation with kettlebell, 3 sets, 10 repetitions per arm Dynamic hugs with resistance bandDynamic hugs with resistance band, 3 sets, 12 repetitions Dynamic Plank with Elastic Band for ShouldersDynamic plank with elastic band, 3 sets, 10 repetitions Dynamic Shoulder Arm Movement StrengtheningDynamic shoulder arm movement strengthening, 3 sets, 10 repetitions, controlled movement Eccentric Arm Lowering with Resistance BandEccentric arm lowering with resistance band, 3 sets, 8 repetitions, slow descent over 4 seconds Eccentric External Rotation of the Shoulder with Resistance BandEccentric external rotation of the shoulder with resistance band, 3 sets, 10 repetitions per arm Eccentric Lateral Raise with Elastic BandEccentric lateral raise with elastic band, 3 sets, 8 repetitions, slow return Eccentric Shoulder Abduction with Resistance BandEccentric shoulder abduction with resistance band, standing, 3 sets, 8 repetitions, slow descent over 4 seconds Eccentric shoulder flexion with dumbbellEccentric shoulder flexion with dumbbell, 3 sets, 8 repetitions, slow return over 4 seconds Eccentric strengthening of shoulder flexors with resistance bandEccentric strengthening of shoulder flexors with resistance band, 3 sets, 8 repetitions, slow controlled return phase Elastic Band Rowing for Back StrengtheningElastic band rowing, 3 sets, 12 repetitions Elevated Push-UpElevated push-up, 3 sets, 8 repetitions, hands elevated on a bench or step External rotation isometric shoulder exercise in side-lying positionExternal shoulder rotation isometric exercise, side-lying, elbow bent at 90°, 3 sets, 10 repetitions, hold for 5 seconds External Rotation Isometric Shoulder with Lateral StepExternal shoulder rotation isometric with lateral step, 3 sets, hold 10 seconds, rest 30 seconds External rotation isometric with lateral lungeExternal rotation isometric with lateral lunge, 3 sets, hold 10 seconds per side External shoulder rotation in quadruped with elastic bandExternal shoulder rotation in quadruped with elastic band, 3 sets, 10 repetitions per arm External shoulder rotation in RE2 with elastic bandExternal shoulder rotation in RE2 with elastic band, 3 sets, 10 repetitions External shoulder rotation in side-lying positionExternal shoulder rotation in side-lying position, 3 sets, 12 repetitions, with light dumbbell External shoulder rotation in side-lying with elastic bandExternal shoulder rotation in side-lying, elbow bent at 90°, 3 sets, 12 repetitions, with elastic resistance External shoulder rotation with elbow bent at 90° (isometric)External shoulder rotation, elbow bent at 90°, 3 sets, hold 10 seconds, manual or elastic resistance External shoulder rotation with resistanceDynamic external shoulder rotation with resistance, elbow bent at 90°, 3 sets, 10 repetitions, 5-second isometric hold at the end of movement External shoulder rotation with resistance band (RE2)External shoulder rotation RE2 with resistance band, 3 sets, 12 repetitions, controlled movement External Shoulder Rotation with Resistance Band, Elbow Bent at 90°External shoulder rotation with resistance band, elbow at 90°, 3 sets, 12 repetitions External shoulder rotation with squatExternal shoulder rotation with squat, 3 sets, 10 repetitions, resistance band External shoulder rotations with elastic bandExternal shoulder rotations with elastic band, 3 sets, 12 repetitions Football Touch Exercise with Medicine BallFootball touch exercise with medicine ball, 3 sets, 8 repetitions Forward Weight Projection with DumbbellForward weight projection, 3 sets, 10 repetitions, 2 kg dumbbell Front and Lateral Arm Raises with Light DumbbellsFront and lateral arm elevations, 3 sets, 10 repetitions per movement, with light dumbbells Front Elevation with DumbbellFront elevation with dumbbell, 3 sets, 10 repetitions, scapular control Frontal Dumbbell RaiseFrontal dumbbell raise, 3 sets, 10 repetitions, arms straight or slightly bent Full Can Shoulder AbductionFull can shoulder abduction, 3 sets, 10 repetitions, arms extended, no load or with light dumbbells High Diagonal Pull with Elastic for Shoulder AdductorsHigh diagonal pull with elastic for shoulder adductors, 3 sets, 10 repetitions per arm Horizontal Abduction Isometric Shoulder Exercise StandingHorizontal abduction isometric shoulder exercise, standing, 3 sets, hold 10 seconds, rest 30 seconds Horizontal Pull with ElasticHorizontal elastic pull, 3 sets, 12 repetitions, tempo 2-0-2 Horizontal Row on MachineHorizontal row on machine, 3 sets, 10 repetitions, tempo 2-0-2 Horizontal Row with Elastic Band on Unstable CushionHorizontal row with elastic band on unstable cushion, 3 sets, 12 repetitions Horizontal Shoulder AbductionHorizontal shoulder abduction, 3 sets, 12 repetitions, controlled movement Horizontal Shoulder Abduction Against GravityHorizontal shoulder abduction against gravity, 3 sets, 10 repetitions, arm extended, controlled movement Horizontal shoulder abduction with resistance bandHorizontal shoulder abduction with resistance band, 3 sets, 12 repetitions Horizontal shoulder flexion with dumbbellHorizontal shoulder flexion with dumbbell, 3 sets, 10 repetitions, controlled movement I Row with TRXI Row with TRX, 3 sets, 10 repetitions, controlled tempo Inclined push-up on ballInclined push-up on ball, 3 sets, 8 repetitions Inclined wall push-upInclined wall push-up, 3 sets, 10 repetitions, controlled tempo Internal Rotation Isometric with Lateral LungeInternal rotation isometric with lateral lunge, 3 sets, hold 10 seconds per side Internal Rotation Shoulder Stabilization with Elastic BandInternal shoulder rotation stabilization, 3 sets, 12 repetitions, with elastic band Internal Rotation Walking with Resistance BandInternal rotation walking with resistance band, 3 sets, 10 steps per arm Internal Rotator Strengthening of the Shoulder in Quadruped PositionInternal rotator strengthening in quadruped, 3 sets, 10 repetitions per arm, elbow bent at 90 degrees Internal shoulder rotation in side-lying positionInternal shoulder rotation in side-lying position, 3 sets, 12 repetitions, light dumbbell Internal shoulder rotation isometric against a wallInternal shoulder rotation isometric against a wall, 3 sets, hold 10 seconds, rest 20 seconds Internal shoulder rotation isometric exerciseInternal shoulder rotation isometric exercise, 3 sets, hold for 10 seconds, elbow bent at 90° Internal shoulder rotation isometric with elbow bent at 90°Internal shoulder rotation isometric, elbow bent at 90°, 3 sets, hold 10 seconds, 5 repetitions per set Internal shoulder rotation strengthening with gravityInternal shoulder rotation strengthening, 3 sets, 12 repetitions, slow and controlled movement Internal shoulder rotation with hand behind the backInternal shoulder rotation with hand behind back, 3 sets, 10 repetitions, controlled movement Isometric External Rotator Strengthening of the ShoulderIsometric strengthening of the external rotators of the shoulder, 3 sets, hold 10 seconds, rest 30 seconds Isometric Internal Rotation with Elbow Bent (90°)Isometric internal rotation of the shoulder joint, elbow at 90°, 3 sets, hold for 10 seconds, 5 repetitions per set Isometric Internal Shoulder Rotation in Side-LyingIsometric internal shoulder rotation in side-lying, 3 sets, hold 10 seconds, 5 repetitions per set Isometric Serratus Anterior Strengthening Against a WallIsometric strengthening of the serratus anterior against a wall, 3 sets, hold for 20 seconds Isometric shoulder abduction against the wallIsometric shoulder abduction against the wall, 3 sets, hold 10 seconds, rest 30 seconds Isometric Shoulder Abduction at 30 DegreesIsometric shoulder abduction at 30°, 3 sets, hold 10 seconds, rest 30 seconds Isometric Shoulder Adduction Against WallIsometric shoulder adduction against wall, 3 sets, hold 10 seconds, rest 20 seconds Isometric Shoulder Depressor StrengtheningIsometric work for shoulder depressors, 3 sets, hold for 10 seconds, rest 20 seconds between sets Isometric Shoulder Extensor StrengtheningIsometric strengthening of shoulder extensors, 3 sets, hold 10 seconds, rest 30 seconds Isometric Shoulder Flexion with Forward LungeIsometric shoulder flexion with forward lunge, 3 sets, hold for 10 seconds per side Isometric Shoulder Strengthening with Arms Extended in I, Y, and TIsometric shoulder strengthening with arms extended in I, Y, and T, 3 sets, hold for 10 seconds per position Isometric strengthening of shoulder external rotators R1-R2-R3Isometric strengthening of shoulder external rotators R1-R2-R3, 3 sets, 10 seconds per position Isometric strengthening of shoulder flexors with resistance bandIsometric strengthening of shoulder flexors with resistance band, 3 sets, hold 10 seconds, rest 30 seconds Knee Push-UpsKnee push-ups, 3 sets, 10 repetitions, tempo 2-0-2 Lateral eccentric shoulder elevation with dumbbellLateral eccentric shoulder elevation with dumbbell, 3 sets, 8 repetitions, slow descent over 4 seconds Lateral Isometric Elevation for Serratus StrengtheningLateral isometric elevation for serratus, 3 sets, hold 10 seconds at the indicated angle Lateral plank with external shoulder rotation (plyometric)Lateral plank with external shoulder rotation (plyometric), 3 sets, 8 repetitions per arm Lateral plank with shoulder abductionLateral plank with shoulder abduction, 3 sets, 8 repetitions per side Lateral Raise in the Scapular Plane with DumbbellsLateral raise in the scapular plane with dumbbells, 3 sets, 10 repetitions, tempo 2-0-2 Lateral shoulder elevation in inclineLateral shoulder elevation in incline, 3 sets, 10 repetitions, arm slightly bent Lateral shoulder elevation with dumbbellsLateral shoulder elevation with dumbbells, 3 sets, 10 repetitions, tempo 2-0-2 Lateral shoulder flexion with light dumbbell in side-lying positionLateral shoulder flexion, 3 sets, 10 repetitions, arm extended, light dumbbell Lateral shoulder raises with dumbbellsLateral shoulder raises with dumbbells, 3 sets, 10 repetitions, arms slightly bent Letters with Swiss-ball, arms extendedLetters with Swiss-ball, arms extended, 3 sets, 8 letters per set Light Dumbbell Throwing Movement StrengtheningStrengthening the throwing movement, 3 sets, 10 repetitions, with a light dumbbell Low diagonal pull with resistance bandLow diagonal pull with resistance band, 3 sets, 10 repetitions per arm Lunge with Unilateral Horizontal Band PullUnilateral elastic band horizontal row with lunge, 3 sets, 10 repetitions per arm Medicine Ball Push-UpsMedicine ball push-ups, 3 sets, 8 repetitions Military Press with Resistance Band on SwissBallMilitary press with resistance band on SwissBall, 3 sets, 10 repetitions Multi-directional shoulder lifts with kettlebellMulti-directional shoulder lifts with kettlebell, 3 sets, 8 repetitions per direction Overhead Dumbbell LiftOverhead dumbbell lift, 3 sets, 10 repetitions, dumbbell 2-5 kg Overhead Press on SwissBall with Light DumbbellsOverhead press on SwissBall, 3 sets, 10 repetitions, light dumbbells Overhead Resistance LungeOverhead resistance lunge, 3 sets, 10 repetitions per leg, band held overhead Plank with External Shoulder Rotation with Resistance BandPlank with external shoulder rotation with resistance band (RE2), 3 sets, 10 repetitions per arm Plyometric External Shoulder Rotation with BallPlyometric external shoulder rotation with ball, 3 sets, 8 repetitions, explosive tempo Plyometric Shoulder Flexion Exercise at 90° with Weighted BallPlyometric shoulder flexion at 90°, 3 sets, 8 repetitions, with weighted ball Plyometric Shoulder Flexion with BallPlyometric shoulder flexion with ball, 3 sets, 8 repetitions PNF D2 Shoulder Extension with Resistance BandPNF D2 shoulder extension with resistance band, 3 sets, 10 repetitions per arm PNF D2 Shoulder Flexion with Resistance BandPNF D2 shoulder flexion with resistance band, 3 sets, 10 repetitions per arm Press up with towel for shoulder strengtheningPress up with towel, 3 sets, 10 repetitions Prone Shoulder Strengthening (RE2)Prone shoulder strengthening RE2, 3 sets, 10 repetitions, controlled movement Resistance Band Triple ExtensionResistance band triple extension, 3 sets, 10 repetitions Resistance Drop & Catch for the ShoulderResistance Drop & Catch, elbow bent at 90°, 3 sets, 8 repetitions, controlled movement Resisted Arm Movement with Elastic BandResisted arm movement with elastic band, 3 sets, 10 repetitions Resisted Throwing Movement with Elastic BandResisted throwing movement with elastic band, 3 sets, 10 repetitions Reverse Shoulder Shrug for Shoulder StrengtheningReverse shoulder shrug, 3 sets, 12 repetitions, tempo 2-0-2 Reverse shrug on chairReverse shrug on chair, 3 sets, 10 repetitions Rowing with StickRowing with stick, 3 sets, 12 repetitions, tempo 2-0-2 Scapular Plane Arm Elevation with DumbbellScapular plane arm elevation with dumbbell, 3 sets, 10 repetitions, tempo 2-0-2 Scapular Push-Ups on Unstable CushionScapular push-ups on unstable cushion, 3 sets, 12 repetitions Scapular RetractionScapular retraction, 3 sets, 12 repetitions, slow and controlled movement Scapular Retraction Isometric with Resistance BandScapular retraction isometric with resistance band, 3 sets, 10 repetitions, hold for 5 seconds Scapular Row with TRXScapular rowing with TRX, 3 sets, 10 repetitions, controlled tempo Scapular Stability in Multiple PlanesScapular stability in multiple planes, 3 sets, 10 repetitions in each plane (frontal, lateral, diagonal) Seated Military Press on MachineSeated military press on machine, 3 sets, 10 repetitions, tempo 2-0-2 Serratus Anterior Strengthening in Quadruped PositionSerratus anterior strengthening in quadruped, 3 sets, 12 repetitions Serratus anterior strengthening in waiter’s positionSerratus anterior strengthening in waiter’s position, 3 sets, 10 repetitions, controlled movement and scapular stability Shoulder Abduction in 'Empty Can' PositionEmpty can shoulder abduction, 3 sets, 10 repetitions, without weight or with light dumbbells Shoulder Abduction on Ball with ElasticShoulder abduction on ball with elastic, 3 sets, 10 repetitions Shoulder Abduction with External Rotation using a Resistance BandShoulder Abduction with External Rotation using a Resistance Band, 3 sets, 10 repetitions Shoulder Abduction with Light DumbbellsLight dumbbell shoulder abduction, 3 sets, 20 repetitions, slow and controlled tempo Shoulder Adduction Strengthening in Three ModalitiesShoulder adduction strengthening in three modalities, 3 sets, 10 repetitions per modality Shoulder Adduction with Resistance BandShoulder adduction with resistance band, 3 sets, 12 repetitions, controlled movement Shoulder circumduction with resistance band at 125° abductionShoulder circumduction with resistance band at 125° abduction, 3 sets, 10 repetitions Shoulder circumduction with resistance band, arm at 90° abductionShoulder circumduction with resistance band, arm at 90° abduction, 3 sets, 10 repetitions Shoulder Depression with DumbbellsShoulder depression with dumbbells, 3 sets, 10 repetitions, tempo 2-0-2 Shoulder Depressor Strengthening with Swiss BallShoulder depressor strengthening with Swiss Ball, 3 sets, 10 repetitions Shoulder Elevation at ZenithShoulder elevation at zenith, 3 sets, 10 repetitions, controlled movement Shoulder Elevation at Zenith with Elastic BandShoulder elevation at zenith with elastic band, 3 sets, 10 repetitions Shoulder Extension in PNF D1 with Resistance BandPNF D1 shoulder extension with resistance band, 3 sets, 10 repetitions per arm Shoulder Extension with Elastic Band in External PlaneShoulder extension with elastic band in external plane, 3 sets, 10 repetitions Shoulder External Rotation with Ball for PlyometricsShoulder external rotation with ball, 3 sets, 8 repetitions per arm, explosive tempo Shoulder External Rotation with Resistance BandShoulder external rotation with resistance band, elbow bent at 90°, 3 sets, 12 repetitions Shoulder Flexion Against Manual ResistanceShoulder flexion against manual resistance, 3 sets, 10 repetitions Shoulder Flexion on Ball with ElasticShoulder flexion on ball with elastic, 3 sets, 10 repetitions Shoulder Flexion on Ball with Elastic on Inclined PlaneShoulder flexion on ball with elastic on inclined plane, 3 sets, 10 repetitions Shoulder Flexion with Elastic BandShoulder flexion with elastic band, 3 sets, 10 repetitions, controlled movement Shoulder Flexion with Elbow Bent at 90° and DumbbellShoulder flexion with elbow bent at 90° and dumbbell, 3 sets, 10 repetitions, controlled movement Shoulder Flexion with Light DumbbellsShoulder flexion with light dumbbells, 3 sets, 15 repetitions, slow tempo Shoulder Flexion with SwissBallShoulder flexion with SwissBall, 3 sets, 10 repetitions Shoulder Flexor Strengthening with Resistance BandShoulder flexor strengthening with resistance band, 3 sets, 10 repetitions, controlled movement Shoulder Forward Elevation with DumbbellShoulder forward elevation with dumbbell, 3 sets, 10 repetitions, tempo 2-0-2 Shoulder Isometric Extension with Rear LungeShoulder isometric extension with rear lunge, 3 sets, 10 repetitions per arm, hold for 5 seconds Shoulder Isometric Flexion Against a WallShoulder isometric flexion against a wall, 3 sets, hold 10 seconds, rest 30 seconds Shoulder Proprioception Alphabet with Light LoadShoulder proprioception alphabet, 3 sets, 2 complete alphabets per set, arm extended, light load (water bottle) Shoulder Proprioception with JerksShoulder proprioception with jerks, 3 sets, 10 repetitions Shoulder Protraction Against a WallShoulder protraction against a wall, 3 sets, 12 repetitions Shoulder stability in quadruped with lumbar rotationShoulder stability in quadruped with lumbar rotation, 3 sets, 8 repetitions per side Shoulder Stability with Medicine Ball Against the WallShoulder stability with medicine ball against the wall, 3 sets, 12 circles in each direction Shoulder Stabilization Against WallShoulder stabilization against wall, 3 sets, 10 repetitions, hold 5 seconds each Shoulder Stabilization at Zenith with BarShoulder stabilization at zenith with bar, 3 sets, hold for 30 seconds, micro-movements Shoulder Stabilization at Zenith with Extended ArmShoulder stabilization at zenith with extended arm, 3 sets, hold for 20 seconds, micro-movements or light load Shoulder stabilization in bridge with alternating arms left/rightShoulder stabilization in bridge, alternating left/right arm, 3 sets, 8 repetitions per arm Shoulder Stabilization in Bumper BridgeShoulder stabilization in bumper bridge, 3 sets, 10 repetitions, hold 3 seconds at the top Shoulder Stabilization in PlankShoulder stabilization in plank, 3 sets, 10 repetitions, 5-second hold Shoulder Stabilization in Quadruped PositionShoulder stabilization in quadruped position, 3 sets, 10 repetitions per arm Shoulder Stabilization JumpsShoulder stabilization jumps, 3 sets, 8 repetitions Shoulder stabilization with elastic band in slow rotationsShoulder stabilization with elastic band, 3 sets, 10 repetitions, slow rotational movements Shoulder stabilization with resistance band in abductionShoulder stabilization with resistance band in abduction, 3 sets, 8 micro-circles in each direction, arm extended overhead Shoulder Stabilization with TRXShoulder stabilization with TRX, 3 sets, 10 repetitions Shoulder strengthening in 4 directions with elastic bandShoulder strengthening in 4 directions with elastic band, 3 sets, 10 repetitions per direction Shoulder Strengthening Push-UpsPush-ups, 3 sets, 10 repetitions, tempo 2-0-2 Shoulder Throw Strengthening with Light BallLight ball shoulder throw strengthening, 3 sets, 10 repetitions per arm Shoulder Wall WalksShoulder wall walks, 3 sets, 10 repetitions per arm Simultaneous Shoulder Flexion and Abduction with DumbbellsSimultaneous shoulder flexion and abduction with dumbbells, 3 sets, 10 repetitions Slow Eccentric Push-UpsSlow eccentric push-ups, 3 sets, 8 repetitions, controlled descent over 4 seconds Snow Angel Isometric at 60°Snow Angel isometric at 60°, 3 sets, hold for 10 seconds, fixed resistance Snow Angel Isometric at 90°Snow angel isometric at 90°, 3 sets, hold for 10 seconds, fixed resistance Snow Angel Isometric in YSnow angel isometric in Y, 3 sets, hold 10 seconds, fixed resistance Squat with Horizontal Elastic RowSquat with horizontal elastic row, 3 sets, 10 repetitions Standing Diagonal Arm Elevation with Resistance BandStanding diagonal arm elevation with resistance band, 3 sets, 10 repetitions per side Standing Lateral Arm ElevationStanding lateral arm elevation, 3 sets, 10 repetitions per arm, arm slightly bent Standing Scapular Retraction and ExtensionStanding scapular retraction and extension, 3 sets, 12 repetitions Standing Shoulder Extension with Elastic BandStanding shoulder extension with elastic band, 3 sets, 12 repetitions SwissBall Push-UpsSwissBall push-ups, 3 sets, 8 repetitions, controlled tempo T-Y Row with TRXT-Y Row with TRX, 3 sets, 10 repetitions, controlled tempo Thoracic Opening Push-upThoracic opening push-up, 3 sets, 8 repetitions per side TRX Push-UpsTRX push-ups, 3 sets, 8 repetitions, tempo 2-0-2 Two-Handed Medicine Ball ThrowTwo-handed medicine ball throw, 3 sets, 10 repetitions Unilateral External Shoulder Rotator Strengthening with Resistance BandUnilateral external shoulder rotator strengthening, 3 sets, 10 repetitions per arm, with resistance band Unilateral Push-up Shoulder StabilityUnilateral push-up shoulder stability, 3 sets, 8 repetitions per side Unilateral serratus anterior strengthening in quadrupedUnilateral serratus anterior strengthening in quadruped, 3 sets, 10 repetitions per side Unilateral shoulder press with barbellUnilateral shoulder press with barbell, 3 sets, 8 repetitions per arm, tempo 2-0-2 Unilateral shoulder press with dumbbellUnilateral shoulder press with dumbbell, 3 sets, 10 repetitions per arm, tempo 2-0-2 Unilateral Shoulder Zenith RaiseUnilateral shoulder zenith raise, 3 sets, 10 repetitions per arm, controlled movement Wall Ball Press for ShoulderWall ball pressure, 3 sets, 12 repetitions Wall Ball Throw with Right ArmWall ball throw, 3 sets, 12 repetitions, right arm, scapular control Wall Isometric Shoulder ExtensionWall isometric shoulder extension, 3 sets, hold 10 seconds, rest 20 seconds Wall Push-Ups for the Serratus AnteriorWall push-ups for the serratus anterior, 3 sets, 12 repetitions Wall Push-Ups with Shoulder ProtractionWall push-ups with shoulder protraction, 3 sets, 10 repetitions Wall Squat with Arm ElevationWall squat with arm elevation, 3 sets, 10 repetitions Wide grip elastic band rowWide grip elastic band row, 3 sets, 12 repetitions, tempo 2-0-2 Y Pull with TRXY Pull with TRX, 3 sets, 10 repetitions, controlled tempo

Mobility — Shoulder

Active Assisted Shoulder AbductionActive assisted shoulder abduction, 3 sets, 10 repetitions, controlled range of motion Active External Rotation of the ShoulderActive external shoulder rotation, 3 sets, 12 repetitions, no equipment Active External Shoulder Rotation with BallActive external shoulder rotation with ball, 3 sets, 10 repetitions Active Internal and External Rotation Mobilization of the Shoulder with SwissBallActive internal and external shoulder rotation mobilization with SwissBall, 3 sets, 12 repetitions per side Active Internal Shoulder Rotation MobilizationActive internal shoulder rotation mobilization, 3 sets, 12 repetitions Active mobilization of internal and external rotation of the shoulder at 90° flexionActive mobilization of internal and external shoulder rotation at 90° flexion, 3 sets, 12 repetitions Active shoulder abduction mobilization against a wallActive shoulder abduction mobilization against a wall, 3 sets, 10 repetitions Active shoulder abduction standingActive shoulder abduction standing, 3 sets, 10 repetitions, controlled lateral elevation Active shoulder elevationActive shoulder elevation, 3 sets, 10 repetitions, slow and controlled movement Active shoulder flexion mobilizationsActive shoulder flexion mobilizations, 3 sets, 10 repetitions Active shoulder flexion mobilizations with stickActive shoulder flexion mobilizations with stick, 3 sets, 10 repetitions Active shoulder hyperflexion mobilization with medicine ballActive shoulder hyperflexion mobilization with medicine ball, 3 sets, 10 repetitions Active Shoulder Internal Rotation MobilizationActive shoulder internal rotation mobilization, 3 sets, 12 repetitions Active-assisted external rotation with stick in supine positionActive-assisted external rotation with stick in supine, 3 sets, 10 repetitions Active-assisted shoulder flexionActive-assisted shoulder flexion, 3 sets, 10 repetitions, maximum range without pain Active-assisted shoulder flexion with stickActive-assisted shoulder flexion with stick, 3 sets, 10 repetitions Active-passive External Shoulder Rotation MobilizationActive-passive external shoulder rotation mobilization, 3 sets, 10 repetitions, elbow bent at 90° Active-passive shoulder flexion mobilizationActive-passive shoulder flexion mobilization, 3 sets, 10 repetitions Active-passive shoulder flexion with pulleyActive-passive shoulder flexion with pulley, 3 sets, 10 repetitions Anterior arm elevation in inclineInclined anterior arm elevation, 3 sets, 10 repetitions, no load Anterior elevation on the scapular plane without loadAnterior elevation on the scapular plane, 3 sets, 10 repetitions, no load Anterior Gliding Elevation on WallAnterior gliding elevation on wall, 3 sets, 10 repetitions Anterior Shoulder Elevation in Inclination with Bent ElbowAnterior shoulder elevation in inclination, bent elbow, 3 sets, 10 repetitions Anterior shoulder elevation in supine positionAnterior shoulder elevation in supine position, 3 sets, 10 repetitions, slow and controlled movement Anterior shoulder elevation with elbow bent at 90° in the scapular planeAnterior shoulder elevation, elbow bent at 90°, in the scapular plane, 3 sets of 10 repetitions Assisted Active External Rotation of the ShoulderAssisted active external rotation of the shoulder, 3 sets, 10 repetitions Assisted Active Internal Shoulder RotationAssisted active internal shoulder rotation, 3 sets, 10 repetitions Assisted Active Shoulder Flexion Mobilization with PhysiotherapistAssisted active shoulder flexion mobilization with physiotherapist, 3 sets, 10 repetitions Assisted Active Shoulder MobilizationAssisted active shoulder mobilization, 3 sets, 10 repetitions, help with opposite hand Assisted External Rotation Mobilization of the Shoulder with a StickActive-assisted external shoulder rotation mobilization, 3 sets, 10 repetitions, with a stick Assisted External Shoulder Rotation in RE2 PositionAssisted external rotation in RE2 position, 3 sets, 10 repetitions, manual or stick assistance Assisted shoulder mobility with stick behind the headAssisted shoulder mobility with stick behind the head, 3 sets, 10 repetitions Assisted Shoulder RotationsAssisted shoulder rotations, 3 sets, 10 repetitions per shoulder Backhand mobilityBackhand mobility, 3 sets, 8 repetitions per arm Backward Traction Throwing Movement for the ShoulderBackward traction throwing movement, 3 sets, 10 repetitions, scapula control Child's pose with shoulder elevationsChild's pose with shoulder elevations, 3 sets, 10 repetitions End of track flexion mobilizationEnd of track flexion mobilization of the shoulder, 3 sets, 8 repetitions, slow and controlled movement External rotations of the contracted/relaxed shoulderExternal shoulder rotators, 3 sets, 10 repetitions, no equipment External shoulder rotation at 45° abductionExternal shoulder rotation at 45° abduction, 3 sets, 10 repetitions, slow and controlled movement External shoulder rotation in abduction at 90°External shoulder rotation in abduction at 90°, 3 sets, 10 repetitions, slow and controlled movement External shoulder rotation in extension with resistance bandExternal shoulder rotation in extension with resistance band, 3 sets, 10 repetitions External shoulder rotation in supination with stickExternal shoulder rotation in supination with stick, 3 sets, 10 repetitions External shoulder rotation mobility against gravityExternal shoulder rotation mobility against gravity, 3 sets, 10 repetitions, slow and controlled movement External shoulder rotation on external trackExternal shoulder rotation on external track, 3 sets, 12 repetitions, slow and controlled movement Glenohumeral DistractionGlenohumeral distraction, 3 sets, 10 repetitions, slow and controlled movement Internal shoulder rotation with hand in the back to the lumbar regionInternal shoulder rotation, hand in the back to the lumbar region, 3 sets, 10 repetitions per arm Mobilisation at the end of shoulder extension with elbows bentEnd-of-range shoulder extension mobilization with elbows bent, 3 sets, 10 repetitions Overhead Paddle Shoulder MobilizationOverhead paddle shoulder mobilization, 3 sets, 10 repetitions Overhead Shoulder Press with StickOverhead shoulder press with stick, 3 sets, 10 repetitions, slow and controlled movement Passive Abduction and Decoaptation Mobilizations of the ShoulderPassive shoulder abduction and decoaptation mobilizations, 3 sets, 10 repetitions, controlled range of motion Passive Mobilizations of the Shoulder AbductorsPassive mobilizations of the shoulder abductors, 3 sets, 10 repetitions, controlled range of motion Passive scapula mobilizationsPassive scapular mobilizations, 3 sets, 10 repetitions in each direction Passive Shoulder External RotationPassive shoulder external rotation, 3 sets, 10 repetitions, controlled range of motion Passive Shoulder Flexion MobilizationPassive shoulder flexion, 3 sets, 10 repetitions, controlled range of motion Plank with reflex work on the right/left on BlazepodPlank with reflex work on the right/left on Blazepod, 3 sets, 8 touches per hand Prone Shoulder Extension with StickProne shoulder extension with stick, 3 sets, 10 repetitions Rhomboid StretchRhomboid stretch, 3 sets, hold for 30 seconds per side Scapular Protraction and RetractionScapular protraction/retraction, 3 sets, 12 repetitions, slow and controlled movement Scapular Protraction and Retraction with SwissBallActive-assisted scapular protraction/retraction with SwissBall, 3 sets, 10 repetitions Scapular Protraction with StickScapular protraction with stick, 3 sets, 10 repetitions Shoulder Abduction with Contraction and RelaxationShoulder abduction with contraction and relaxation, 3 sets, 8 repetitions Shoulder Arc Circle MobilizationShoulder arc circle mobilization, 3 sets, 10 repetitions Shoulder Articular TrappingShoulder articular trapping, 3 sets, 10 repetitions, slow and controlled movement Shoulder Circumduction in Abduction at 90° on Swiss BallShoulder circumduction in abduction at 90° on Swiss Ball, 3 sets, 10 circles in each direction Shoulder Circumduction Mobilization with StickShoulder circumduction mobilization with stick, 3 sets, 10 circles in each direction Shoulder Circumduction Mobilization with SwissballShoulder circumduction mobilization with Swissball, 3 sets, 10 circles in each direction Shoulder Decoupling with TorqueShoulder decoupling with torque, 3 sets, 8 repetitions, slow and controlled movement Shoulder Flexion Mobilization with TableShoulder flexion mobilization with table, 3 sets, 10 repetitions Shoulder Flexion Rotation with ElasticShoulder flexion rotation with elastic, 3 sets, 10 repetitions, maximum allowed range Shoulder Helicopter Mobilization with StickShoulder helicopter mobilization, 3 sets, 10 full rotations Shoulder Mobilization with Obstacle PassageShoulder mobilization with obstacle passage, 3 sets, 8 repetitions Shoulder Mobilization with Swiss BallShoulder mobilization on Swiss Ball, 3 sets, 10 repetitions Shoulder Proprioception with Medicine BallShoulder proprioception with medicine ball, 3 sets, 10 controlled movements Shoulder Reflex Training with BlazepodShoulder reflex movement training with Blazepod, 3 sets, 8 repetitions per arm Shoulder Rotation Behind the Head and Back with Resistance BandShoulder rotation behind the head and back with resistance band, 3 sets, 8 repetitions per arm Shoulder Rotation Mobilization Behind the Head and BackShoulder rotation mobilization behind the head and back, 3 sets, 8 repetitions, progressive range of motion Shoulder Tapping PlankShoulder tapping plank, 3 sets, 10 repetitions per side Side-Lying External Shoulder RotationSide-lying external shoulder rotation, 3 sets, 12 repetitions, slow and controlled movement Spider Mobilization in Shoulder FlexionSpider mobilization in shoulder flexion, 3 sets, 8 repetitions Standing Shoulder CircumductionsStanding shoulder circumductions, 3 sets, 10 repetitions in each direction SwissBall Dumbbell Bench Press with Different WeightsSwissBall dumbbell bench press with different weights, 3 sets, 10 repetitions, movement control Trunk Rotation in Quadruped PositionTrunk rotation in quadruped position, 3 sets, 8 repetitions per side Unilateral scapular protraction and retraction with resistance bandUnilateral scapular protraction/retraction with resistance band, 3 sets, 10 repetitions per side Wall Angel Sitting PositionWall angel sitting position, 3 sets, 10 repetitions

Motor control — Shoulder

90° Shoulder Abduction Oscillation Bar, Hand in Pro-supination90° shoulder abduction oscillation bar, hand in pro-supination, 3 sets, 10 controlled oscillations 90° Shoulder Flexion Oscillation Bar, Hand in Pro-supination90° shoulder flexion oscillation with hand in pro-supination, 3 sets of 10 controlled oscillations Alternating Isometric Rotator Contractions of the ShoulderAlternating isometric contractions of the internal and external shoulder rotators, 3 sets, 8 repetitions of 5 seconds per side Ball Passing Around the HeadBall passing around the head, 3 sets, 10 rotations in each direction, with a light ball Ball Reception Exercise for the ShoulderBall reception exercise, 3 sets, 10 repetitions Closed Kinetic Chain Shoulder StabilizationClosed kinetic chain shoulder stabilization, 3 sets, 10 repetitions, 5-second hold Closed Kinetic Chain Shoulder Stabilization with RotationClosed kinetic chain shoulder stabilization with rotation, 3 sets, 8 repetitions Closed-chain shoulder proprioception on tableClosed-chain shoulder proprioception on table, 3 sets, 10 slow movements Controlled Plyometric Throw for the ShoulderPlyometric throwing movement, 3 sets, 8 repetitions, controlled execution Elastic Band Weight Throwing ExerciseElastic band weight throwing exercise, 3 sets, 10 repetitions per arm, slow and controlled movement External Rotation Shoulder Stabilization with Elastic BandExternal rotation shoulder stabilization with elastic band, 3 sets, 10 repetitions, controlled maximum range of motion External Rotation Shoulder Stabilization with Micro-CirclesExternal rotation shoulder stabilization, extended arm, 3 sets, 30 seconds hold with micro-circles External shoulder rotation mobility (end of RE2)External shoulder rotation mobility (end of RE2), 3 sets, 8 repetitions, slow and controlled movement External shoulder rotation with destabilization using elastic bandExternal shoulder rotation with destabilization, 3 sets, 10 repetitions, light elastic band Facial Drop Shoulder ProprioceptionFacial drop shoulder proprioception, 3 sets, 8 repetitions, slow and controlled execution Facial Position Shoulder StrengtheningFacial position shoulder strengthening, 3 sets, 8 repetitions, slow and controlled tempo Internal and External Shoulder Rotation Proprioception with StickInternal and external shoulder rotation proprioception with stick, 3 sets, 10 slow repetitions Internal and External Shoulder Rotation Reflex Training with BlazepodInternal and external shoulder rotation reflex training with Blazepod, 3 sets, 8 repetitions per direction Kneeling Dynamic PlankKneeling dynamic plank, 3 sets, 10 repetitions per arm Military Press with DestabilizationMilitary press with destabilization, 3 sets, 8 repetitions per arm, slow and controlled tempo Open Chain Shoulder ProprioceptionOpen chain shoulder proprioception, 3 sets, 10 repetitions, slow and controlled movement Overhead Shoulder Elevation with DestabilizationOverhead shoulder elevation with destabilization, 3 sets, 8 repetitions, slow control Plank with Blazepod for Shoulder StabilityPlank with Blazepod for shoulder stability, 3 sets, 30 seconds, alternating hands to touch Blazepods Proprioception with Overhead Shoulder MovementOverhead shoulder proprioception, 3 sets, 8 repetitions, slow and controlled movement Proprioception: Shoulder Arm MovementProprioception shoulder arm movement, 3 sets, 8 repetitions, slow and controlled execution Reflex and Left/Right Dissociation Training with BlazepodReflex and left/right dissociation training with Blazepod, 3 sets, 8 repetitions per side Scapular Push-UpsScapular push-up, 3 sets, 10 repetitions, slow and controlled movement Semi-Open Chain Shoulder ProprioceptionSemi-open chain shoulder proprioception, 3 sets, 10 repetitions Shoulder Abduction with Motor ControlShoulder abduction with motor control, 3 sets, 10 repetitions, slow and controlled movement Shoulder External Rotation Stabilization at 90° AbductionExternal rotation shoulder stabilization at 90° abduction, 3 sets, hold for 10 seconds, light resistance Shoulder Flexion Oscillation at 90°Shoulder flexion oscillation at 90°, 3 sets, 10 controlled oscillations Shoulder Plyometrics with Swiss BallShoulder plyometrics with Swiss Ball, 3 sets, 10 repetitions Shoulder Proprioception Exercise: Throwing MovementProprioception throwing movement, 3 sets, 10 repetitions, slow and controlled execution Shoulder Proprioception with Elastic BandShoulder proprioception with elastic band and physiotherapy, 3 sets, 10 repetitions Shoulder Proprioception with Manual DestabilizationShoulder proprioception with manual destabilization, 3 sets, 30 seconds per arm Shoulder Proprioception with Oscillation Bar on Unipedal Stand on BosuShoulder proprioception with oscillation bar on unipedal stand on bosu, 3 sets, 30 seconds per side Shoulder Proprioception with StickShoulder proprioception exercise with stick, 3 sets, 10 repetitions Shoulder Proprioception with Swiss BallShoulder proprioception with Swiss Ball and physiotherapy, 3 sets, 30 seconds per arm Shoulder Proprioception with Weight TransferShoulder proprioception with weight transfer, 3 sets, 10 repetitions Shoulder Proprioception with Y and F Elastic BandShoulder proprioception with elastic band forming Y and F, 3 sets, 10 repetitions per direction Shoulder Proprioception with Y and F StickShoulder proprioception with Y and F stick, 3 sets, 8 repetitions per direction Shoulder Stability in Arm Position StandingShoulder stability in arm position, standing, 3 sets, hold for 20 seconds, small controlled movements of the arm or trunk Shoulder Stabilization at ZenithShoulder stabilization at zenith, 3 sets, 8 repetitions, arm extended overhead Shoulder stabilization at zenith with light weightsShoulder stabilization at zenith with light weights, 3 sets, hold for 20 seconds, micro-circles or perturbations Shoulder stabilization in flexion with weighted elastic bandShoulder flexion stabilization with weighted elastic band, 3 sets, 10 repetitions, slow and controlled movement Shoulder stabilization on trampolineShoulder stabilization on trampoline, 3 sets, 30 seconds per arm Shoulder stabilization on trampoline supportShoulder stabilization on trampoline support, 3 sets, 30 seconds Shoulder Stabilization Push-UpShoulder stabilization push-up, 3 sets, 8 repetitions, 3-second hold in lowered position Shoulder stabilization with kettlebellShoulder stabilization with kettlebell, 3 sets, 8 repetitions, 5-second hold per repetition Single-leg Dumbbell Shoulder StabilizationSingle-leg dumbbell shoulder stabilization, 3 sets, hold for 20 seconds per side Standing Internal Shoulder Rotation with Elastic BandStanding internal shoulder rotation with elastic band, 3 sets, 10 repetitions, slow movement, elbow fixed to the body Stick Reception Plank for Shoulder ProprioceptionStick reception plank, 3 sets, 8 repetitions per arm Throwing and catching a ball against a wall with the dominant armThrowing and catching a ball against a wall, 3 sets, 12 repetitions, dominant arm Walking with Arm Raised to Zenith for Shoulder StabilizationWalking with arm at zenith, 3 sets, 30 seconds, maintaining shoulder stability Walking with Arms Extended OverheadWalking with arms overhead, 3 sets, 10 meters, arms extended above the head Walking with External Shoulder Rotation Stability at 90°Walking with external shoulder rotation stability at 90°, 3 sets, 10 repetitions Wall Ball Throw for ShoulderWall ball throw, 3 sets, 8 repetitions, explosive movement with quick return

Stretching — Shoulder

Balance — Shoulder

Common conditions — Shoulder

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