SHOULDER ABDUCTION TABLE SLIDE

The shoulder abduction table slide is an assisted active range of motion exercise that is focused on improving shoulder abduction flexibility and range of motion by stretching the shoulder adductors. Start by sitting next to a table so that your shoulders are 90 degrees to the edge with your hand placed on the table. Lean to the side while simultaneously sliding your hand out directly beside you. You may engage the rotator cuff by pressing downwards with your hand while sliding out - this is more easily done with a hand towel placed underneath your hand. Maintain the downward pressure as you slide your arm back in while returning to an upright sit position.

Muscles Involved:

• pectoralis major

• latissimus dorsi

• teres major

Related Conditions:

• Rotator Cuff Tear

• Rotator Cuff Tendinitis / Tendinosis

• Shoulder Impingement

• Dynamic Shoulder Instability

• Frozen Shoulder

• Acromioclavicular Joint Sprain / AC Joint Sprain

• latissimus dorsi contracture

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