Effective Stick Shoulder Extension Exercise: Improve Posture and Shoulder Mobility
If you spend long hours sitting at a desk or working in a fixed posture, your upper back and shoulders can become stiff and tight. The Stick Shoulder Extension is a simple and effective mobility exercise that helps improve upper back extension, shoulder flexibility, and postural alignment – and the best part is, you can […]
Feel Better with Thoracic Extension Over the Towel: A Simple Stretch for a Freer, Happier Back
If you spend long hours at a desk or feel tension building up in your neck, shoulders or upper back, this towel-based thoracic extension exercise is a game-changer. It’s an easy and effective way to improve posture, reduce upper back stiffness, and take pressure off the neck – right from the comfort of your floor. […]
Chin Tucks (Deep Neck Flexor Activation): Strength Your Neck and Improve Posture
If you spend a lot of time at a desk or in front of a screen, you may be familiar with neck stiffness or poor posture. One simple and effective exercise to help combat this is the chin tuck. Chin tucks target and activate the deep neck flexor muscles, which are often underused in people […]
Wall Climbs for Shoulder Mobility and Recovery
Wall climbs are a simple and effective active-assisted shoulder range of motion exercise. They’re often used in physiotherapy to help improve shoulder mobility, especially after injury or surgery. How to Perform a Wall Climb Stand facing a wall and slowly walk your fingers up the surface, raising your arm as high as comfortable. Continue until […]
Effective Pulley Exercises for Shoulder Rehabilitation
Pulley exercises are a popular and effective way to support shoulder rehabilitation, especially after injury or surgery. One of the most affordable and commonly used options is an over-the-door pulley system, which allows you to perform gentle, controlled movements at home. These exercises involve using your unaffected arm to assist the affected shoulder, helping to […]
Recover Shoulder Mobility with Active-Assisted Shoulder Flexion
As your shoulder begins to heal, incorporating active-assisted shoulder flexion is an essential step in restoring strength and mobility. This exercise helps bridge the gap between passive and fully active movement, especially after injury or surgery. How to Perform Active-Assisted Shoulder Flexion We typically recommend 10–20 repetitions, performed 2–5 times daily, depending on your pain […]
Shoulder Pendular Exercises for Gentle Shoulder Rehabilitation
Pendular exercises are one of the simplest and most accessible forms of shoulder rehabilitation. They’re ideal for individuals recovering from shoulder surgery or dealing with acute shoulder injuries, as they allow movement without putting stress on the joint. How to Perform Shoulder Pendular Exercises These gentle swinging movements help to maintain joint mobility, reduce stiffness, […]
Shoulder Rehabilitation Exercises for Early Recovery and Scapular Control
If you’re in the early stages of shoulder rehabilitation, it’s crucial to focus on restoring movement, building body awareness, and improving shoulder blade (scapular) control. In this video, Sandy Clarke from Logan Physio guides you through a series of beginner-friendly shoulder rehab exercises designed to support shoulder joint recovery and functional movement. Improve Shoulder Position […]
Hip Strengthening Exercises to Improve Stability and Control
Looking to build stronger hips and better pelvic control? In this video, Sandy from Logan Physiotherapy demonstrates effective hip strengthening exercises you can do at home to improve hip stability, pelvic alignment, and lumbar spine control. The focus is on proper technique and muscle activation, particularly during Clamshells and hip extension movements. These exercises target […]
How to stretch
There is a lot of literature about stretches, when you should do them, should you do them at all, why you are doing them. After years of reading this research and performing stretches myself and on others I think the real benefit of stretching is about learning to feel your body and how far it […]