Guest writer Patrick writes about the issues of shoulder pain and how it can be treated using his innovation, the Patband
Whether you are a sports fanatic or an office athlete, we all strive for pain-free, strong and healthy shoulders. In this article I will introduce you to shoulder exercises that can strengthen your muscles and improve mobility. I will present the best shoulder exercises from my PAT method that you can easily integrate into your training. Whether you are a beginner or advanced, my exercises will help you strengthen and stabilize your shoulders.
TRAIN WHENEVER AND WHEREVER YOU WANT
Although the following shoulder exercises are so effective, you only need minimal equipment. You don’t need dumbbells or a gym membership and you can do all shoulder exercises in the comfort of your own home or on the go.
WHY ARE SHOULDER EXERCISES IMPORTANT?
A strong and healthy shoulder has immense importance for you in your everyday life and for your sporting performance. Imagine spending the whole day in the office and feeling increasing pain and tension in your shoulders. Not only can this significantly restrict your freedom of movement, but it can also affect your productivity at work.
A pain-free shoulder area is the foundation for good posture and allows you to complete your tasks efficiently and without distractions. A healthy shoulder is of great importance not only in the office, but also during sports.
SHOULDER HEALTH IS IMPORTANT
Whether you play basketball, play tennis, or lift weights to improve your athletic performance, your shoulders need to be able to bear the load and execute movements with precision. Pain or injury in your shoulders can not only affect your performance, but also lead to lengthy downtime. It is therefore crucial that you take your shoulder health seriously and take steps to maintain it with functional shoulder exercises.
WHAT CONSTITUTES THE SHOULDER?
The shoulder consists of three main bones: the humerus, the scapula, and the clavicle, which are connected by various joints and muscles. The shoulder joint (glenohumeral joint) provides a wide range of motion, including forward and backward movements, side-to-side movements, rotations, and raising the arm above the head.
INTEGRATION INSTEAD OF ISOLATION
Important muscles for shoulder movements are the deltoid, trapezius, rotator cuff muscles (supraspinatus, infraspinatus, teres minor, subscapularis) and biceps. These muscles work together to provide stability and allow movement of the arm. This understanding of shoulder anatomy is important for athletes, physical therapists, and overall shoulder health.
The integration of the shoulder into functional chains, such as myofascial chains or functional lines, is crucial to understand its holistic role and to develop indication-specific therapy and training strategies for athletes and office athletes.
Tools from PAT.fit
With the tools from PAT.fit, functional shoulder training becomes child’s play, even for a busy office athlete. The innovative training equipment is not only transportable, but also handy and light. Whether in the office, at home or while traveling – you always have your own gym with you. The different tools enable a variety of shoulder exercises.
PATBAND
The PATband is so much more than just a resistance band – it is a faithful companion on your path to a healthier and stronger body. Don’t miss the opportunity to incorporate this amazing tool into your workout routine. Your fitness goals will approach faster than you ever imagined.
The PATband offers versatile resistance and makes it possible to perform shoulder exercises effectively and gently. Its length and loops create multi-dimensional resistance that targets different muscles and strengthens the shoulders.
The PATband is a versatile training device and is ideal for group training, group fitness and yoga. It allows increasing intensity in group classes and opens up new possibilities for exercises to strengthen the shoulders and body;
RELEASING STRESS VIA PATBAND
- Place the PATband around your arm and attach the end of the band to an anchor point.
- Lie comfortably on your side so that your body is in line with the direction of pull of the band. Feel how the PATband gently pulls on your arm and the stretch becomes noticeable in your shoulder and neck.
- To get the full effect, I recommend doing this exercise for several minutes every day. You’ll be amazed at how effective this simple exercise can be for neck pain. Treat yourself to this little break for your neck and feel the relief.
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