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Wall Slides (Shoulder)

Wall Slides (Shoulder): start and finish positions
Start and finish positions. Photographs by BoneArc.

How to do it

Stand facing a wall with both forearms resting on it at shoulder height. Slide your arms up the wall as high as comfortable, keeping contact with the wall, then slide back down.

Body region
Shoulder
Position
Standing
Equipment
Wall
Recovery phase
Early recovery
Purpose
Range Of Motion

Used in home programs for

  • Cervicogenic Headache
  • Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
  • Thoracic Spine Pain (Mechanical)

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