The recommended mobilization and strengthening exercises with a shoulder TEP depend on how much time has passed since the operation. In the first 5-6 weeks, turning the shoulder inwards or outwards is not allowed. Lateral abduction and lifting the shoulder forward are limited to 90°.
During this time, the focus is therefore on reducing the swelling and mobilizing the shoulder in the permitted directions of movement. Only from week 7 onwards are all directions of movement allowed again and further exercises to strengthen the muscles can be performed, for example with a Thera band. It is important to perform the exercises regularly, but never to train beyond the pain threshold.
Exercises with the Theraband
Rotator cuff training Pulling down Diagonal opening A comprehensive collection of exercises with the Theraband and further information can be found in the following articles:
- Starting position: Sitting or standing, hold the Theraband shoulderwide in both hands, elbows are angled 90° and upper arms rest against the upper body and are held there
- Pull the Theraband outwards with both hands at the same time without releasing the upper arms from the upper body
- Perform the exercise about 15 times, repeat 3 times
- Attach the Theraband at approximately head height or higher, wrap both ends around your hands and stand upright, pull the shoulder blades towards your spine
- Pull the ends of the Theraband down at the same time next to your hips
- Perform the exercise 15 times, repeat 3 times
- Starting position: Sit or stand, hold one end of the Theraband in one hand, the distance should be a little bit wider than shoulder width, then put both hands on the right hip
- Now pull the Theraband with your left hand outwards, stretch your arm as much as possible and look behind your hand, then lead it back to your right hip
- Perform the exercise 15 times on each side, repeat 3 times
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- Exercises with the Theraband
