How to Give Shoulder Muscle Physical Therapy

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The shoulder is the most flexible muscle in the human body. Physical therapy can make daily activities easier and help prevent injury. It can also help you to recover from a shoulder injury. Physical therapy for the shoulder muscles must include range of motion exercises, stretches, and strengthening exercises, in that order.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Increase Blood Flow by Performing a Range of Motion Exercise

Step 1

Lay face down on a bench. Allow your arms to hang down toward the floor.
Step 2

Swing your arms forward and backward slowly for 1 minute.
Step 3

Rotate your left arm in a full circle slowly for 1 minute.
Step 4

Repeat with your right arm for 1 minute.

Loosen Muscles by Stretching

Step 1

Stand with your feet shoulder width apart and with your arms by your side.
Step 2

Lift your left arm to shoulder height.
Step 3

Pull your left arm across your body using your right arm. Your left palm should be facing behind you.
Step 4

Hold your left arm in that position for 1 minute then let your arms back down to your side.
Step 5

Repeat with your right arm.

Increase Stamina Using Strengthening Exercises

Step 1

Grasp a lightweight dumbbell in your left hand with your arms by your side.
Step 2

Stand with your feet shoulder width apart.
Step 3

Raise your left arm straight out in front of you to shoulder height.
Step 4

Slide your arm to the left so your hand is away from your body.
Step 5

Lower your left arm to your side.
Step 6

Repeat with your right arm. You will have to slide your arm to the right for Step 4.