The shoulder joint is one of the most flexible joints in the human body, with a range of motion close to that of the “sphere” and almost omnidirectional movement. In daily life, most of the movements need to be done with the shoulder joint, and once the shoulder joint is injured, the slight joint dysfunction may cause great inconvenience in life.
1.Foreflexion of the shoulder joint
Figure 1a
Figure 1b
Take the left affected side as an example: the shoulder is relaxed and the right hand is lifted upward with a long stick on top of the affected palm, Figure 1a is the correct posture.
2.Shoulder joint abduction
Figure 2a
Figure 2b
Figure 2c
Take the left affected side as an example: the shoulder is relaxed and the right hand is lifted upward with a long stick on the palm of the affected hand. Note: When the abduction exceeds 90° and continues upward, the posture should be changed to palms upward (Figure 2c).
3.Backward extension of shoulder joint
Figure 3
Take the left affected side as an example: relax the shoulder and push backwards with the right hand using the top of a long stick on the affected side of the hand.
4.External rotation of the shoulder joint
Figure 4a
Figure 4b
Take the left affected side as an example: the shoulder is relaxed, the left upper arm is pressed against the side of the body while the elbow is flexed at 90°, the left hand holds one end of the baguette and the right hand pushes the baguette to the left. In Figure 4b, the upper arm on the affected side leaves the torso, which is the wrong posture.
5. “Behind the hand”
Figure 5
Take the left affected side as an example: the shoulder is relaxed, the left hand holds one end of the baguette, and the right hand pulls the baguette upward.
6.Shrugging the shoulders.
Shrug the shoulder joint up and down with a wide range of force
7.Expansion of the chest.
Lift and expand the chest with a wide range of force
8.Chest:
Use a wide range of force to contain the chest
The above are some simple methods suitable for self-practice, using these methods of practice, you can achieve close to the normal level of effect, more in-depth practice methods, only to seek help from professional rehabilitation therapists.