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Philippine American Physiatrist Association3 days ago

🎉 In celebration of National Disability Rights Week, we’re proud to support RAMBAK, hosted by the Philippine Academy of Rehabilitation Medicine (PARM) North Luzon Chapter!

Join PAPA’s very own Dr. Eugene Palatulan, Director of Montefiore Adaptive Sports, for a powerful session on Adaptive Sports Medicine & Adaptive Athletes.

🗓 Sunday, July 20, 2025
🕛 12:00 NN via Zoom
🔗 Scan QR to join

This event is made possible through the ongoing collaboration between PAPA and PARM, united in our mission to promote inclusion, education, and advancement in rehabilitation medicine both in the Philippines and beyond. 🇵🇭🤝🏼🇺🇸

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Philippine American Physiatrist Association3 days ago

Move Mondays: Shoulder Rehab and Modified Exercises

Banded Pull-Aparts
-Grip the ends of your selected resistance band
-Pull them apart laterally as your body allows
-Repeats 4 sets of 15-20 repetitions

Overhead Band Pull-Aparts
-Grip the ends of your selected resistance band
-Pull them apart laterally as your body allows
-Same as previous exercise but bring band up and over your head forwards and backwards
-Repeats 4 sets of 15-20 repetitions

Single Arm Band Pulldown
-Wrap band to an elevated stable and sturdy object, such as a door hook or bar if at the gym
-In a seated or kneeling position, pull band with one arm, while driving your arm by your ribcage
-Hold for a second squeezing your lat and rear deltoid muscle
-Slowly return back to the starting position to prolong the lengthening phase of movement
-Repeat for 4 sets of 15-20 reps

Resistance Band Pulldown
-Same as previous exercise but with 2 hands

Resistance Band Upright Row
-Step into the band stretching it hip-width apart
-Grab band with palm face down (pronated) and pull upwards to shoulder height
-Repeat 4 sets of 15-20 reps

Banded Front Shoulder Raise
-Step into the band stretching it hip-width apart
-Grab band with pronated grip and pull upwards to shoulder height with arms extended outwards
-Keep a slight bend with elbows as you feel the movement with anterior deltoid
-Repeat 4 sets of 15-20 reps

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