Scapular Exercise: Retraction

For this exercise, you will need elastic exercise material, such as surgical tubing or Thera-Band. Put the band around a solid object, such as a bedpost, at about waist level. Each hand should hold an end of the band. With your elbows at your sides and bent to 90 degrees, pull the band back to move your shoulder blades…

Scapular Exercise: Retraction

Scapular exercise: Retraction

For this exercise, you will need elastic exercise material, such as surgical tubing or Thera-Band.

  • Put the band around a solid object, such as a bedpost, at about waist level. Each hand should hold an end of the band.
  • With your elbows at your sides and bent to 90 degrees, pull the band back to move your shoulder blades toward each other. Return to the starting position.
  • Repeat 8 to 12 times.
  • If you have good range of motion in your shoulders, try this exercise with your arms lifted out to the sides, with your elbows at a 90-degree angle. Raise the elastic band up to about shoulder level. Pull the band back to move your shoulder blades toward each other. Return to the starting position.

Current as ofJune 26, 2019

Author: Healthwise Staff
William H. Blahd, Jr., MD, FACEP – Emergency Medicine
Adam Husney, MD – Family Medicine
Kathleen Romito, MD – Family Medicine

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