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Shoulder Strength
Shoulder strength is important for activities which require arm/hand movements such as cutting, climbing, colouring, throwing and handwriting. Controlled arm actions are only possible when the core muscles work together to provide a strong and stabilized foundation.
Signs of shoulder weakness:
- Tiring easily or wanting to avoid completing fine motor activities
- Tiring easily or wanting to avoid playing ball games and P.E activities
- Giving up easily or avoiding completing colouring or written work
Shoulder strengthening activities to try at home!
Other activities that can help include:
- Climbing frames
- Monkey bars
- Climbing a slide
- Cycling
- Dancing
- Playing tennis
Simple exercises to strengthen the shoulders are displayed below!
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