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Supine Shoulder Scaption with Dowel

Supine Shoulder Scaption with Dowel: start and finish positions
Start and finish positions. Photographs by BoneArc.

How to do it

Lie on your back holding a dowel with both hands. Use the other arm to guide the working arm upward on a diagonal slightly out from your side, then return with support.

Body region
Shoulder
Position
Supine
Equipment
Dowel; Treatment Table Or Exercise Mat
Recovery phase
Mid recovery
Purpose
Range Of Motion

Used in home programs for

  • Shoulder Pain / Rehabilitation

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