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Explanation Videos
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Basic Exercises
Accelerate your recovery! 💨 Do these exercises TWICE daily in this sequence while waiting for your physiotherapy appointment. 📅
Scapular Retraction
Reps: 5 Sec hold, 10 Reps, 2 Sets
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- Start: Begin sitting in an upright position.
- Move: Gently squeeze your shoulder blades together, relax, and then repeat.
- Tip: Make sure to maintain good posture during the exercise.
Pendulum Exercises
Reps: 3-5 minutes, 2 Sets
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- Start: Begin in a standing position with your trunk bent forward, one arm resting on a table for support and your other arm hanging toward the ground.
- Move: Slowly shift your body weight in a circular motion, letting your hanging arm swing in a circle at the same time.
- Tip: Make sure the movement comes from your body shifting and do not use your arm muscles to create the circular motion.