Guide to Post shoulder injury Proprioception.
Further to my Blog on ankle proprioception, this blog is a guide to Shoulder proprioception. Exercises are best supervised by a chartered physiotherapist. Very important after a shoulder insult to significantly reduce the risk of re- injury.
The Shoulder joint is the most mobile joint in the human body but conversely can be the most unstable. Therefore it is vital that the brain relearns where the shoulder is in space post injury. The following exercises are to done at the end of the rehabilitation process, all when the chartered physiotherapist says you are ready.
- Press up position and hold for 30 secs
- One arm press up position and hold.
- One arm press up position and write your name in the air with the other hand.
- One arm press up position and lift your opposite leg off the floor.
- Press up position on a BOSU round side down
6. One arm press up position on a BOSU round side down.
7. Statue of liberty with a Swiss ball . Standing with a Swiss ball in one hand above your head and balance it there for 1 minute.
8. Walking statue of liberty. As for 7. but while walking around.
9. Lunging statue of liberty. As for 8. but lunging on alternate legs as your walk around.
10. Swiss ball Throw and catch. As for 7. but throw the ball against a wall or to a partner and catch it above your head as much as possible.
All exercises can be advanced by shutting your eyes.
Any questions please email me on info@midcornwallphysio.co.uk