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Home Exercises for the Unstable Shoulder.

Last updated Monday, October 09, 2006

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Fitness

Many possible fitness exercises

Regular fitness exercise helps keep your joints supple and coordinated. This "lubricating" effect is optimized if you perform a half-hour of aerobic exercise each day.

This exercise may take a variety of forms including brisk walking, jogging, riding a stationary or mobile bicycle, rowing, climbing stairs, or using a cross-country skiing simulator.

If you have concerns about your ability to carry out such an exercise program, you should consult your general physician. It is not important that these exercises be carried out vigorously, it is only important that in addition to the stretching program, a half an hour of your day be devoted toward some form of aerobic exercise. A guideline for someone with a healthy heart, lungs and blood pressure is to work up to 30 minutes of exercise at a target of two-thirds of his or her maximum heart rate. Your maximum heart rate is estimated by subtracting your age from 220. If you are over 35 and have not been exercising much, or if you are not sure of your health, you should consult your doctor before starting this aspect of the program.

If you have any questions about your shoulder or the proper treatment, let your doctor know.


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