On Mon, 17 Jan 2005 12:04:23 -0800, "Evan Dallas" <evand_at_pensionresourcegroup.com> said: > David Miskell wrote: > 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. That exercise can also be done in a gym with the cable systems. The "universal" that I was using earlier this evening was adjustable so that a pulley could be positioned even with my elbow. I've also done the exercise with a dumbbell, at least the outward rotation. Lie on your side on a bench. Put your top arm along your side. Bend your elbow to 90 degrees so your forearm is across your abdomen. Then take a light (2 to 8 pounds, 1 to 4 kilograms) dumbbell and lift it upward, rotating at the shoulder keeping your upper arm and elbow in one place. Another regular strengthening/stretch for the shoulder is to bend over to roughly toe touch positionm take a dumbell or weight in your hand, with the arm extended, and just "draw" circles with your hand. Allowing the shoulder to gently rotate as your hand circles. For me the circles are about 1 foot/30 cm diameter. I got this one from a friend fresh back from a shoulder rebuild. kirk who's not certified to do anything - PT, paddle or anything but drive a car.... -- Kirk Olsen *************************************************************************** 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 - 17:05:22 PST
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