David Miskell wrote: >>>it would be helpful to hear preventative and corrective exercises. <<< I only know one such exercise (which I got from a physical therapist), but it has helped me a lot. I had chronic sore shoulder joints for a few years (although I don't remember the exact name of the injury) and this one exercise quickly alleviated the problem (like in just a few weeks). I don't know exactly what conditions this exercise benefits, but I've seen it recommended for more than one kind of shoulder problem. Take a piece of surgical tubing 3 to 4 feet long, with a loop in each end, and put one loop over a door knob or similar. Put a rolled up hand towel (perhaps 3 or 4 inches across) between your elbow and your side. This keeps your arm in the correct position. Grab the loop on the other end of the tubing with your hand. Then you move your forearm back and forth (keeping your forearm level the whole time), swinging in an arc ranging from your navel to almost straight out from your side. Position yourself so that you start with mild resistance in one direction (for example, as you move your fist toward your navel) and do 10 to 20 reps. Then position yourself so you get resistance the other direction (i.e., as you move your fist toward your side) and do another 10 to 20 reps. Then repeat with the other arm. If you have a more serious shoulder condition, I'd suggest talking to a PT first. Evan Dallas *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************Received on Mon Jan 17 2005 - 12:05:07 PST
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