Sunrise Circles

Improves shoulder mobility and strength and can help with activities such as getting dressed and opening cupboards.

Start with ten gentle circles.

Details

Make this harder
- Gradually make your circles bigger.
- Add in anti-clockwise circles (sunset circles).

Start with soft (gently bent) elbows and progress to straight arms.

Ensure the movement is from your shoulder.

Cross and circle arms slowly up and out.

If you suffer from COPD, please do not have your hands above your head for more than 3 seconds.