Scapular Pro/Retraction with
the Exercise Ball
Starting Position
- Start this exercise ball exercise by kneeling in front of the ball.
- Put your hand on the ball face down such that your shoulder and hand are roughly at the same level.
- You may need to place the ball on a stool or table to achieve this.
- Pull your chest up and centre your head over your shoulders (not poking forward)
- While keeping your arm straight pull your shoulder blade back and down.
- Then without moving your trunk, push the ball forward.
- You should feel your shoulder blade move forward on your rib cage.
- Maintain a downward pressure on the ball at all times.
- Serratus anterior, scapular retractors
- This is a small movement.
- There should be no trunk flexion or rotation and no elbow bending.
- Part of what this exercise should do is help you become aware of your posture.
- This exercise helps improve shoulder range of motion, stability, and posture.
- Try Wax on, Wax off.
This is a good exercise if you are just beginning a scapular stabilization program. Poor scapular mechanics often contribute to shoulder pain. use this exercise to become aware of where your shoulder blade sits on your body.
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Repeat this ball
exercise 10
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exercise 20
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