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[the_rck]

I just did my shoulder exercises for the first time. I'm a little frustrated by the ordering of the exercises. There are three where I'm supposed to be flat on my back on the floor, and they're separated from each other by exercises to be done while standing. I'm fat and out of shape and have a bad ankle. Getting down on the floor is hard. Getting back up again is a little easier but still not easy. I will be changing the order of the exercises to do all the floor exercises together.

At least all three theraband exercises were one after another (and it's a really, really good thing I have some theraband. The doctor didn't mention a need for it, and I very much doubt I'd have been able to get any today. Of course, I'm a little concerned that the green theraband I have might have more resistance than my shoulder should start with). Figuring out how to do one of the exercises was a little difficult because my spatial sense isn't great and I couldn't think how to stand for it at first. Most likely, I'll eventually get to where that part is automatic.

Doing the exercises took between fifteen and twenty minutes. As I go on, I'll be holding stretches for longer and doing more repetitions, so things will take longer still. Of course, once I have the routine down, I won't have to keep stopping and consulting the print out.

I am noticing that the exercises that use both shoulders are making my 'good' shoulder hurt, so I'm wondering if I should be doing all of the exercises on both sides. It would take a good bit longer, but it might be worthwhile if my right shoulder is on the verge of trouble of its own. Better to prevent that if I can.

Comments

[chomiji]

I'm cross with your doctor that se didn't walk your through the exercises in the office. Doing such things the right way can be important to getting the most out of them!

Is there any reason to believe that the exercises must be done in the order given?

[the_rck]

I have no reason to think that they need to be. It's just that, the first time through, I didn't know what was coming. I probably should have read through the exercises first, though, so that's on me.