Description
A large shoulder wheel, commonly known as a shoulder mobilization wheel, is a piece of apparatus used in physical therapy to enhance the shoulder joint’s range of motion, flexibility, and circulation. Usually bigger than a regular shoulder wheel, it may include features like two handle heights for more adaptability.
- Improved Flexibility: The big shoulder wheel helps to stretch and loosen tight muscles around the shoulder joint, increasing your range of motion. This can be beneficial for people who experience shoulder stiffness due to various reasons like desk jobs, repetitive strain, or recovering from injuries.
- Enhanced Range of Motion: Increased flexibility translates to a wider range of motion in the shoulder joint. This can improve daily activities that require shoulder movement, like reaching overhead or behind your back.
- Improved Circulation: The gentle gliding motion of the wheel may help to improve blood flow to the shoulder area. This can promote healing and reduce pain and stiffness.
- Pain Management: By improving flexibility and circulation, the big shoulder wheel can contribute to pain relief in the shoulder joint, especially for conditions like rotator cuff injuries or adhesive capsulitis (frozen shoulder).
- Warming Up and Cooling Down: The big shoulder wheel can be used as a warm-up tool before exercise routines that involve the shoulders, or as a cool-down tool to improve flexibility after exercise.
