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Standing Scapular Pinch

By Wheeler, Brooke,Yang, Sue 
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June 19, 2017

Standing Scapular Pinch

Man from back with elbows bent, doing shoulderblade squeeze exercise.

  1. Stand up straight. Raise each arm up to the side, bent at 90-degree angles with palms forward.

  2. Squeeze your shoulders back, pushing your shoulder blades toward each other. Hold for 5 seconds.

  3. Relax. Repeat 5 times, or as instructed.

Updated:  

June 19, 2017

Sources:  

Anderson BC. Glenohumeral osteoarthritis. UpToDate. June 2 ed: UpToDate; 2014. p. 20., Anderson BC. Patient information: Shoulder osteoarthritis treatment (Beyond the Basics). UpToDate. June 25 ed: UpToDate; 2014. p. 13., Bravman JT, et al. Glenohumeral Arthritis in the Athlete. In: Millar M, et al, editors. DeLee & Drez's Orthopaedic Sports Medicine. 4 ed. Philadelphia: Saunders; 2015. p. 628-44., Matsen FA, et al. Glenohumeral Arthritis and Its Management. In: Rockwood CA, editor. The Shoulder. 4 ed. Philadelphia: Saunders; 2009. p. 1089-246., The Treatment of Glenohumeral Joint Osteoarthritis.American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS). Rosemont, IL: American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS); 2009.

Reviewed By:  

Bellendir, Trina, MSPT, CLT,Image reviewed by StayWell art team.,Joseph, Thomas N, MD