Dowel Pullover - Shoulder Mobility Exercise

Exercise Overview

The dowel pullover is a gentle assisted shoulder mobility exercise used to improve overhead range of motion, especially shoulder flexion. It is commonly prescribed during rehabilitation for shoulder stiffness, post-operative recovery, or limited reaching ability.

Muscles Involved

Anterior deltoidMiddle deltoidLatissimus dorsiPectoralis majorSerratus anteriorTriceps brachiiRotator cuff

Related Conditions

Shoulder stiffnessAdhesive capsulitisRotator cuff tendinopathyPost-operative shoulder rehabilitationImpingement syndromeLimited shoulder flexion range of motion

Equipment Needed

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