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Shoulder strengthening & rehabilitation

The shoulder joint is very susceptible to injury. It has a wide range of motion, but is held in place purely by soft tissues. This means it is often injured.

Rehabbing shoulder injuries involves a combination of strengthening and range of motion work, particularly for the crucial rotator cuff muscles.


Arm raises

If you need to strengthen your shoulders, arms raises to the side are an excellent exercise.


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Flexion & extension

If you have suffered an injury, working on the flexion and extension of a joint is one of the best ways to improve the functioning.

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Hand behind back

Practicing natural movements such as getting your hand behind your back is a good way to increase your range of motion.

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Hand behind neck

Returning to full function is essential, and performing movements like hand behind neck will help you to achieve that.

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