Weightlifting Rehab: Isometric Sotts Press

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Another example of a high-effort isometric contraction, this time in a position relevant for some weightlifters experiencing shoulder pain. My patient yesterday was a competitive hybrid powerlifting/weightlifting athlete experiencing anterior shoulder discomfort that compromised her overhead shoulder stability in the receiving position of the snatch. As part of her rehab, we positioned the J-hooks so she could perform an isometric Sotts press to generate shoulder tension and work on stability. _ I'm using @stickmobility here but this can be done with a PVC (don't break it though) or barbell if tolerable. Some advantages of this exercise is the ability for the athlete to determine her own level of desired tension to challenge the shoulders while still being able to groove other essential motor patterns specific to her training. Rehab while you train, and train while you rehab. _ This particular athlete has a strong background in weightlifting, casually crushed her first powerlifting competition in Brooklyn recently and is about to do it again at her upcoming weightlifting competition. If you're a barbell athlete and require physical therapy, it's crucial to find someone who understands the demands of your sport firsthand. #ClinicalAthlete

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