Swiss Ball PNF Lats Stretch

SWISS BALL PNF LATS STRETCH

This is a proprioception neuromuscular facilitation exercise for the latissimus dorsi muscle to improve end range strength and mobility in shoulder flexion. Start on your knees with one hand placed on a Swiss ball or stability ball. Begin to lean forwards to engage in a light stretch and hold for 5-7 seconds. Then, while remaining in the same position, compress the ball by pressing downwards with your hand to engage the latissimus dorsi for 5-7 seconds. Ease off on the contraction and lean forwards once again to deepen your range into another light stretch. Repeat until full range is achieved or for up to 5-7 repetitions.

Muscles involved:

• Latissimus Dorsi

Related conditions:

• Shoulder impingement

• Rotator cuff strain (only in late stage recovery)

• Lats strain (only in late stage recovery)

• Frozen shoulder

• Dynamic shoulder instability

• Shoulder instability

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