Shoulder Isometric Exercises - Ask Doctor Jo

These isometric shoulder exercises can be done against your hand or a wall. Read Doctor Jo’s blog post about this video a thttp://www.askdoctorjo.com/content/shoulder-isometric-exercises-against-hand-or-wall

Sometimes you are not ready to perform strengthening exercises with full movements because you don't have enough strength yet, or because it hurts too much. This video will show you isometric exercises that will help strengthen your muscles before you are quite ready for big movement exercises.

You can use your other hand to push into, or you can do these exercises against a wall. For the first two exercises, put a rolled up towel between your elbow and your side. This will help you keep your elbow by your side. Bend your elbow with your fist out in front of you. Push your fist into your other hand gently towards your stomach and hold for 3 seconds. Then put your other hand on the outside of your fist, and push out gently for 3 seconds. Next, put your other hand in front of your fist and push forward for 3 seconds. Finally, put your other hand behind your elbow, and push backwards for 3 seconds. Do these 10 times each.

Related Videos:

Shoulder Passive Range of Motion Exercises:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NGrLeAN1z0Y

Shoulder Strengthening Exercises with a Resistive Band:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IzTFCZv0--E

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Shoulder Isometric Exercises:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qQjjc3UlKCY

DISCLAIMER: This video and any related comments are not medical advice. Doctor Jo is a licensed Physical Therapist and Doctor of Physical Therapy; however, she is not YOUR Physical Therapist and can't possibly diagnose you through the Internet. So don't use this information to avoid going to your own healthcare professional or to replace the advice they have given you. This information should not be used to self-diagnose or self-treat any medical condition. If you are not properly diagnosed, this information won't help, and it could make things worse. If you experience any pain, stop immediately and see your healthcare professional.