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Isometric Shoulder Push (Pillow)

Isometric Shoulder Push (Pillow): start and finish positions
Start and finish positions. Photographs by BoneArc.

How to do it

Stand next to a wall with a pillow between your elbow and the wall. Push your elbow into the pillow and hold, then relax.

Body region
Shoulder
Position
Standing
Equipment
Wall
Recovery phase
Early recovery
Purpose
Strengthening

Used in home programs for

  • Proximal Humerus Fracture (Non-Operative)
  • Proximal Humerus ORIF
  • Reverse Total Shoulder Replacement
  • Rotator Cuff Repair
  • Rotator Cuff Tear (Monitored — Non-Operative)
  • Shoulder Replacement

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