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If you have been diagnosed with an acromio-clavicular (AC) joint injury like weightlifter's shoulder, inflammation from 'wear and tear' or mild arthritis / arthrosis or simply had an impact trauma to the AC joint, then check out these awesome rehab exercises to start the recovery. The first phase is about gaining stability around the AC joint, as well as activation and low level strengthening of all the supporting muscles of the scapula to stop the effect of pain on muscle inhibition and weakness setting in. Gentle load that is not too shearing through the joint helps with stability, muscle support and ligament strengthening .

1️⃣ 1 Arm Scapula Press (angle)
2️⃣ 1 Arm Supine KB Press
3️⃣ Banded Scapula Retraction + Depression (angle)
4️⃣ Extension (2 therabands)

Note: if you have had a AC joint separation (Gr 2 or 3) then this may NOT be the right exercise regime for you and you should consult your Physiotherapist if it's appropriate or not.

For the taping of the AC joint have a look at this video:    • Taping for AC Joint Pain and Injuries...  

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