Upper Body Exercise Catalogue
In It Together Physical Therapy: Gilbert, Mesa, Chandler, Queen Creek
Welcome to the Upper Body Exercise Video Catalog from In It Together Physical Therapy. These short, guided videos are designed to help you build strength, stability, and mobility across your shoulders, arms, and upper back. Whether you’re recovering from injury, addressing posture and pain, or working to improve overall function, these exercises are a great way to stay active and support your progress between sessions. Each video is demonstrated by Dr. Kristen Severson, PT, DPT, and can be safely performed at home as part of your personalized in-home physical therapy plan.
Side Lying Trio: Rotator cuff strengthening
Strengthen your rotator cuff and improve shoulder stability with the Sidelying Shoulder Trio — a targeted physical therapy exercise that focuses on external rotation, flexion, and abduction while in a side-lying position.
This three-part series is designed to isolate and activate key muscles in the shoulder complex, including the infraspinatus, supraspinatus, and deltoid, while minimizing compensation from surrounding muscle groups. It’s a great tool for rehab, prehab, and performance enhancement — especially for overhead athletes or anyone dealing with shoulder pain, instability, or postural imbalances.
Isometric shoulder flexion: Shoulder Stability Exercise
This video demonstrates an isometric shoulder flexion exercise to build stability and strength without joint movement. Ideal for early-stage rehab, shoulder impingement, or post-injury recovery. Activate key muscles while minimizing strain—great for improving control and protecting the shoulder joint.
Isometric shoulder abduction: Activation exercise
This video demonstrates an isometric shoulder abduction exercise to activate the deltoid and rotator cuff without moving the joint. Perfect for early rehab, post-injury strengthening, or improving shoulder stability and control with minimal strain.
Glenohumeral Self Inferior Glide: Shoulder Mobility Exercise
This video demonstrates a self-applied inferior glide for the glenohumeral joint to improve shoulder mobility and joint mechanics. Ideal for addressing stiffness with overhead movements, reducing impingement symptoms, and restoring functional range of motion—great for athletes, post-op recovery, or general shoulder rehab.
Isometric Banded Shoulder IR at 90°: Shoulder Stability Exercise
This video demonstrates an isometric internal rotation exercise using a resistance band with the shoulder positioned at 90 degrees abduction. Ideal for strengthening the rotator cuff, improving joint stability, and supporting shoulder rehab or overhead performance.