LCPP Studio News & Blog
As we are approaching the Memorial Day weekend, we have some exciting features that Amir has built for us. He has enhanced the quick book feature where all classes are listed by day with the instructor teaching. This is a one click process, which makes scheduling classes easier.
We know that some class times are more popular than other’s so we have built a “waitlist” feature to our platform. Simply click on the black waitlist button next to the class you would like to attend and you can see your place in line for class. The window closes 2 hours before class so that is no confusion as to who is in class.
Pilates Exercises for Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
For Shoulder impingement, the safest Pilates approach is usually gentle strengthening with the elbow kept close to the ribs, especially with banded lateral and forward presses. These movements are used to build shoulder, scapular, and rotator cuff support while reducing overhead strain.
Useful moves: Lateral, Forward Presses & Front Raise Pull-Apart.
Lateral press: Hold resistance band with your elbow zipped by your side and press the arm away, out to your side only as far as you can do without pain or shrugging.Try 8 reps and build up to more sets as you gradually increase your load and training volume over time.
Forward press: Keep the elbow tucked into the ribs, begin with arm open wide to the side and gently bring the resistance band in toward yourself in a controlled way, again avoiding shoulder hiking up or arching the back.Try 8 reps and build up to more sets as you gradually increase your load and training volume over time.
Front Raise Pull-Apart: Using just a resistance band, this two part shoulder exercise engages all three heads of the deltoid. With one end of the resistance band looped under your feet, stand with your feet hip-width apart or wider. Hold the other ends of the resistance band with your hands shoulder width apart. Keeping your core engaged and spine straight, lift your hands to shoulder height with straight arms. Slightly bent elbows are okay. Keeping that position, pull the band apart wide to the side. Pause, then draw your arms inward and lower them to the starting position. Try 8 reps and build up to more sets as you gradually increase your load and training volume over time.
Coaching cues: Keep the movement slow, the neck relaxed, and the shoulder blade gliding down and back rather than lifted. If the band is too heavy, the body will compensate with ribs flaring out or back arching, which reduces the benefit and may irritate symptoms. The important thing to remember is that shoulder impingement can overlap with rotator cuff irritation, so exercises should stay pain free and adjusted to the client’s tolerance. A private assessment is appropriate with one of our trained professionals.
As a reminder, if you have any questions or concerns please reach out to Whittney for assistance 843-901-0889.
In Health,
Joyce Ganzermiller & LCPP team
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