Exercises for the thoracic spine

The anterior (ventral) musculature shortens noticeably in today’s everyday life, while the back muscles are too weak to straighten the spine. Exercises for the thoracic spine are aimed at correcting this muscular imbalance, maintaining the mobility of the vertebral joints and restoring the physiological position of the spine. The exercises should be integrated into everyday … Exercises for the thoracic spine

Exercises with Theraband | Exercises for the rotator cuff

Exercises with Theraband 1st Theraband Training with the Theraband is ideal for strengthening the rotator cuff. The same exercises can be performed as described above. When exercising in an upright position the Theraband can be held between the hands either single (less resistance) or double (more difficult) and then pulled apart when opening the arms. … Exercises with Theraband | Exercises for the rotator cuff

Physiotherapeutic intervention | Exercises for the rotator cuff

Physiotherapeutic intervention The rotator cuff can be trained through certain exercises in physiotherapy. These include training in external rotation for the teres major, infraspinatus and supraspinatus muscles, and training in internal rotation for the subscapularis muscle. In addition, support exercises are well suited for strengthening the rotator cuff. There are certain coordinative exercises that promote … Physiotherapeutic intervention | Exercises for the rotator cuff

Exercises for the rotator cuff after surgery | Exercises for the rotator cuff

Exercises for the rotator cuff after surgery After an operation it is always important to follow the instructions of the surgeon. It is often the case that the movement in the joint has not yet been completely released. In most cases, the shoulder must not be raised and spread more than 90° immediately after surgery. … Exercises for the rotator cuff after surgery | Exercises for the rotator cuff