Shoulder surgery always requires at least some form of rehabilitation after the procedure. This will include a variety of potential exercises and stretches. In this article, we explore the PNF D2 flexion and extension exercises, which can be beneficial for patients following a shoulder surgery procedure.
PNF D2 Flexion
Begin this exercise by pinching your shoulder blades together. Keep your arm straight and rotate it as if your thumb was in your front pocket. Keeping your arm straight the entire time, bring your arm across the body, begin rotating your arm as if you are pointing your thumb toward the ceiling. Slowly return the arm to the starting position, keeping your arm straight and putting your thumb back in your front pocket.
PNF D2 Extension
Begin this exercise by pinching your shoulder blades together and grabbing a resistive band overhead. Next pull the resistive band across your body and rotate your arm as if you are putting your thumb into your pocket, keep your arm straight the entire time. Perform this exercise as tolerated.
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