Question

your new client mentions that he has left shoulder pain when pressing a 50 -pound dumbbell over head during your initial movement assesment what is the most acceptable first step

Answer 1

The most acceptable first step may be are as follows :

1. Band external rotation. Hold the end of a band with your elbow tight to side. Keeping the arm bent at 90 degrees, rotate his forearm away from his/her body. Do two sets of 10 reps.

2. Blackburn. Lay facedown with arms at sides. Hold each of these positions for five seconds: Raise your arms out 90 degrees to make a “T” shape with your thumbs up. Turn thumbs down. Move arms in front of you to make a “Y” (hold thumbs up, then down). Now bend your elbows to make a “W” shape with arms, thumbs up. That is one rep. Do six reps.

3. Rear cable flye. Attach a D-handle to two opposing pulleys and perform a reverse fly, squeezing your shoulder blades together. Complete three sets of 15–20 reps..

4. Lying external rotation. Hold a light dumbbell and lie on your other side. Bend your arm 90 degrees and rotate your forearm away from the floor.