How to manage (shoulder) depression

Sometimes depression can be a good thing y’know.

In the case of your sore shoulder, throw away the Ativan, (just kidding…disclaimer…don’t throw it away if your doctor has prescribed it for you)

Yesterdays post discussed how to get started with shoulder exercises using resistance bands (rb). The first exercise to start with is shoulder extension. For this exercise, face the fixed end of the rb and step back until the rb is slightly taut with your arm forming about a 45 degree angle to your body and your elbow straight. Your hand should be in front of your body.

Stand upright and slowly pull back on the rb until your hand is even with your hip, slowly return to the starting position and repeat this 10-25 times to the point of muscle fatigue (not exhaustion).

The next exercise is shoulder adduction. This time start facing 90 degrees to the fixed end of the rb. Again hold your elbow straight and step away until the rb is taut with your arm about 45 degree angle from your body. (Your hand should be out to the side instead of in front of you)

Stand upright and pull your hand slowly down to your side and then return slowly to the starting position. Repeat this one 10-25 times until the muscle feels fatigued.

These exercises should be done pain free. They can be done twice a day.

More exercises to depress your shoulder tomorrow. Until then…

Have a great game!

Steve McMurray MPT
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