What Is A Shoulder Pulley?
Shoulder pulleys are a great tool for those experiencing shoulder pain or even for those looking to avoid shoulder pain altogether. Shoulder pulleys use the force of gravity to gently increase range of motion and blood flow to the shoulder joint. This helps the healing process and gets those with shoulder pain feeling better, faster.
Who Should Use A Shoulder Pulley?
Shoulder pulleys are designed to help those healing from a shoulder injury or shoulder surgery work through their recovery. Commonly, shoulder pulleys are used by those with frozen shoulder (adhesive capsulitis), shoulder impingement, rotator cuff tears, or arthritis of the shoulder. However, shoulder pulleys can be used as a tool to keep the shoulders limber for physical activity.
How To Use a Shoulder Pulley
Shoulder pulley exercises should be done seated at a 45 degree angle away from the wall. Grasp the pulley handle with your thumbs facing outward and palm facing up. Remember, it is important to keep the arm relaxed while doing these exercises. Use your healthy arm to guide the injured arm up and down as far as you can without pain. This should be done consistently to begin seeing results.
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