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Technique:

  • Stand straight
  • Raise your arm so that it is parallel to the ground and bend it at a 90 degree angle
  • Place that arm across your body
  • Pull your elbow towards your opposite shoulder

 

Primary muscles: Trapezius. Rhomboids. Latissimus dorsi. Posterior deltoid.

Secondary muscles: Infraspinatus. Teres minor.

 

Injury where stretch may be useful: Dislocation. Subluxation. Acromioclavicular separation. Sternoclavicular separation. Impingement syndrome. Rotator cuff tendonitis. Shoulder bursitis. Frozen shoulder (adhesive capsulitis).

 

Note: Keep your bent arm parallel to the ground during this stretch.

 

 

 

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Disclaimer

The information in this article is intended for educational purposes within the context of continuing education for massage therapists, continuing education for athletic trainers, continuing education for physical therapists, continuing education for chiropractors, and continuing education for rehabilitation professionals. It is not a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Although every effort has been made to ensure accuracy and reflect current understanding at the time of publication, practitioners must always work within the legal scope of their professional practice and follow all regional regulatory guidelines.

Hands-on techniques and clinical applications described in this material should only be performed by appropriately trained and licensed professionals. Individuals experiencing pain or symptoms should be referred to a qualified healthcare provider for assessment. Niel Asher Education is not responsible for any injury, loss, or damage resulting from the use or misuse of the information provided in this content.

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