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
