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    PT Prescription: Shoulder Series

    A clinician-oriented 4-drill series for assigning a consistent shoulder mobility homework block.

    8 minShoulders, Scapular controlStanding

    How to do it

    1. 1Set tension to the lightest level appropriate for the patient.
    2. 2Drill 1, Pass-overs: 10 slow reps, focus on full overhead range.
    3. 3Drill 2, Wall slides with bar: 8 reps, shoulder blades guided down and back.
    4. 4Drill 3, External rotation isometrics: bar pressed outward, 5 holds × 10s per side.
    5. 5Drill 4, Reach-and-row: 8 reps per side, slow tempo.

    What it's good for

    • • A consistent homework block patients can do anywhere.
    • • Tension scales easily, same drill, different load.
    • • Easy to demo in clinic; no big equipment footprint.

    Coaching cues

    • • Clinicians: dose per patient, this is a template, not a protocol.
    • • Patients: stop and contact your provider if symptoms worsen.
    • • Track reps and tension setting between visits.

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