GPK UPPERTONE - Manual (Page 25)

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Palm Up Lateral Shoulder Raise
Palm Up Lateral Shoulder Raise Facing In Palm Up Lateral Shoulder Raise Facing Out
Later shoulder raise (palm up):
You can do the palm up lateral shoulder raises facing in, or out, of the UPPERTONE. Use the direction most
comfortable for you. If you use a power chair with a high back and find it difficult to back into the
UPPERTONE, do the exercise facing in.
1. Adjust the resistance on the left and right sides to the desired level.
2. Adjust the height of the UPPERTONE so that the deltoid pivot points (the pegs) are just below your
shoulders.
3. Pin the deltoid arms in the down angle position. The foam pads on the deltoid arms should be at the upper
waist level or slightly higher.
4. Use the lower hole for the pin for the most range of motion. Use the upper hole for lower range of motion,
or if you can not use the lower hole for some other reason.
5. Position your wheelchair so that your shoulders line up with the middle of the deltoid pads.
6. Sit up as straight as possible. Do not lean or hunch forward.
7. Position the deltoid pads so that, when your arms are at your side, the elbow tips are about an inch below
the deltoid pads.
8. Now do the lateral shoulder raise. Straighten your arms out, palms facing up, and raise your arms as far as
possible. Then return your arm to the starting position. Do not shrug your shoulders.
9. The lifting and return motion should be smooth and controlled with only your arms moving up and down.
Your arms should not slip on the deltoid pads.
10. Throughout the entire movement you should sit up straight. Do not lean or slouch.
11. Use the same motion for the desired number of repetitions.
12. You should usually do this exercise both arms at a time. However, if you have balance problems, and find
that it helps to do so, in the beginning you can do this exercise one arm at a time with low resistance.
13. Advance users may want to do this exercise one arm at a time with high resistance.
14. You may also want to start with a low resistance and a smaller range of motion, increasing both gradually
as you become stronger and more flexible.