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The level II program was designed for people who exhibit fair/good strength. If you can complete the
level II exercises without difficulty, refer to "Advancing your exercise program # 1, 3, & 5" for additional
ways to challenge yourself.
1) HORIZONTAL ABDUCTION/ADDUCTION (SITTING):
START POSITION:
While sitting in a chair, position your good hand on the
pole and your affected hand on the gliding sleeve.
Keeping both elbows as straight as possible and hands
shoulder width apart raise the pole to shoulder level. If
possible, position the end of the pole against the wall
so it does not move during exercises.
END POSITION:
Move the sleeve toward the good hand. Return the
sleeve slowly to the start position. Complete 3 sets of
10 reps.
2) SHOULDER FLEXION:
START POSITION:
While sitting in a chair, place the pole on the floor
between your feet in an upright position. Position your
affected hand on the gliding sleeve. Hold the top
portion of the pole with the good hand.
END POSITION:
Raise the sleeve as high as possible pain-free. Lower
the sleeve slowly. Complete 3 sets of 10 reps.
3) SCAPTION:
START POSITION:
While sitting in a chair, place the pole in an upright
position on the floor to the side of your affected foot.
Position your affected hand onto the gliding sleeve.
Hold the pole just below the sleeve with your good
hand.
END POSITION:
Raise the sleeve as high as possible pain-free. Lower
the sleeve slowly. Complete 3 sets of 10 reps.
LEVEL II PROGRAM
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