Repeat this exercise eight to 15 repetitions. Hold the top position for one to two seconds, and then slowly return your arm to the starting position. Your shoulder blade should slowly pinch back as you do this and your arm should be next to your ear at the uppermost position. Keep your elbow straight and raise your arm up overhead. Simply lie on your belly with your arm hanging straight down. Start the prone "I" in the same position as all the other scapular stabilization exercises. Scapulocostal syndrome (snapping scapula syndrome) .If this is the case, your physical therapist may prescribe scapular stabilization exercises to help you regain normal control and use of your shoulder.Ĭommon problems that may lead to the need for scapular stabilization exercise include, but are not limited to: This can cause poor habits that may continue to limit the normal arm use long after your shoulder injury has healed. If you injure your shoulder, you may notice that it is difficult to properly use your arm, and sometimes you may start using your shoulder blade to help move it. The socket of the shoulder joint is a part of the scapula. The scapula, or shoulder blade, is the triangular-shaped bone on each side of your upper back. This step-by-step guide is similar to a shoulder program your PT may use during your rehab to help you get control of your scapula.
Using shoulder pulleys to improve motion.Some types of exercises for your shoulder include: One of the best treatments for your shoulder is exercise, and the PT can assess your particular shoulder condition and prescribe the right exercises for you. Your physical therapist (PT) has a variety of treatments and modalities to help you. If you have shoulder pain, you may be referred to a physical therapist to help you control your pain, return you to normal functional mobility, and to regain normal use of your arm and shoulder.