Kneeling Shoulder Distraction

ShoulderShoulder Flexibility
Written By David Song

KNEELING SHOULDER DISTRACTION

The kneeling shoulder distraction is a shoulder flexibility exercise that aims to gap the glenohumeral joint. Anchor one end of a thick strength band to a stable pull up bar, band anchor or squat rack. Set up a padded surface for your knees and go into a tall kneel position, lining the body up to be parallel with the band. Loop the free end around your wrist with your arm raised up beside you to shoulder height. Lean to the side & away from the band while relaxing the shoulder muscles. Let gravity stretch the muscles of the shoulder and hold for up to 30 seconds.

Joint Involved:

  • Glenohumeral Joint

Related Conditions:

  • Frozen Shoulder / adhesive capsulitis

  • shoulder impingement

  • posterior capsule impingement

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