Is it OK to do shoulder rehab/prehab exercises every day?

kinney1 · 10-11-2004, 11:37 AM

I finished my PT for a still recovering shoulder impingement. My PT has provided me with a list of stretches and exercises that totals about 15. All of the exercises are for high repetitions (30) and low weight (3-5 pounds). The exercises include internal/external rotation, shoulder horizontal abduction, shoulder abduction, shoulder flexion, shoulder extension, and scapular retraction. The recommendations say to do these every day. I have no problem taking the time to do them because I REALLY want my shoulder to get healthy. I am just a little concerned about rest for the shoulder? Is it ok to do these every day? Any opinions or experiences with this? Thanks for the help (again).
Kevin

Bill Hartman · 10-11-2004, 03:59 PM

Generally yes. The loads don't really place a tremendous drain on your neuromuscular system. I would probably spilt them up over a couple days to allow for some variation. As things improve you can then reduce frequency and vary loading parameters.

Bill

kinney1 · 10-14-2004, 10:43 AM

Thanks for the help Bill.

In addition to this I'm going to do 4 sets of db squats (lightweight) twice a week, core work, which will include pushups planks. Do you think this is too much?

Bill Hartman · 10-14-2004, 10:47 AM

It depends on your conditoning level and training intensity. I wouldn't think it'd be too much.

Bill