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Prone Scapular Retraction

Prone Scapular Retraction: start and finish positions
Start and finish positions. Photographs by BoneArc.

How to do it

Perform Prone Scapular Retraction with slow, controlled movement through a comfortable range, following your clinician's prescribed dosage.

Body region
Shoulder
Position
Prone
Equipment
No equipment
Recovery phase
Mid recovery
Purpose
Strengthening

Used in home programs for

  • Shoulder Pain / Dysfunction

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