Table Slide Abduction Lift Off

TABLE SLIDE SHOULDER ABDUCTION LIFT OFF

The table slide shoulder abduction lift off exercise is an active range of motion exercise that is focused on improving shoulder abduction. 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. Once at your end range, lift your arm off of the table without changing your torso position. Hold this for up to 10 seconds then lower the arm and slide back to a neutral position.

Muscles Involved:

• Rotator Cuff

  • supraspinatus

• lateral deltoid

Related Conditions:

• Rotator Cuff Tear

• Rotator Cuff Tendinitis / Tendinosis

• Shoulder Impingement

• Dynamic Shoulder Instability

• Frozen Shoulder

• Acromioclavicular Joint Sprain / AC Joint Sprain

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