confirm you check in with your healthcare provider before starting this or any other exercise program.

Just press gently into the wall to activate your shoulder muscles.

This is especially important if you are just starting isometric exercise after shoulder surgery.

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If it causes pain, take a break.

Do 10 to 15 repetitions, and then move on to the next exercise: isometric shoulder abduction.

Use a small folded towel for padding.

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Perform 10 to 15 repetitions, and then move on to the final shoulder isometric exercise: isometric extension.

Isometric Shoulder Extension

To perform isometric shoulder extension:

Do 10 to 15 repetitions.

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Physical therapy shoulder isometric extension exercise.

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