Pendulum Exercise — Technique, Reps & Cautions
Passive shoulder mobility drill for early frozen shoulder and post-op rehab.
Passive shoulder mobility drill for early frozen shoulder and post-op rehab. Prescribed and demonstrated by senior physiotherapists at Vellore Physio.
Muscles targeted
- Shoulder joint capsule
Progressions
- • Add resistance band or light load
- • Increase hold time or tempo
Regressions
- • Reduce range of motion
- • Fewer reps with better form
How to do it — step by step
Pendulum Exercise
- 1
Set-up
Bend forward at the waist, supporting yourself on a chair with the good arm.
- 2
Swing
Let the affected arm dangle. Use body sway to swing it forward-back, side-to-side, in circles.
- 3
Repeat
10 swings each direction.
Common mistakes
- Rushing the reps
- Holding your breath
- Compensating with a stronger muscle group
Used in these programs
Common questions about the pendulum exercise
What Vellore patients say about pendulum exercise exercise care
- Mar 2025
"Booked a home visit for my mother's pendulum exercise exercise in Arakkonam. One-on-one attention, honest pricing, no unnecessary sessions. WhatsApp reminders and follow-ups made the recovery smooth. Highly recommend for anyone looking for evidence-based physio in Vellore."
Balaji T.Arakkonam, Vellore - Nov 2026
"Great experience from Sathuvachari. Clean clinic, air-conditioned rooms, latest equipment for pendulum exercise exercise rehabilitation. The therapist speaks Tamil, English and Hindi so my in-laws had no issue explaining their symptoms."
Vasanth P.Sathuvachari, Vellore - Dec 2026
"Online consultation option saved me a lot of travel time. Video assessment for my pendulum exercise exercise, followed by a personalised video-guided home program. Weekly WhatsApp check-ins. Feels like premium care at an affordable Vellore price."
Sundar R.Melvisharam, Vellore - Mar 2026
"Loved the transparency. Cost sheet given upfront for the entire pendulum exercise exercise program, no hidden add-ons. Sessions started and ended on time. Reception team even coordinated with my Ola driver for pickup."
Lakshmi S.Thorapadi, Vellore - Mar 2026
"Referred by a colleague in Chittoor. The dry-needling and manual therapy for my pendulum exercise exercise gave same-day relief, and the strengthening plan made it last. First clinic where a physio actually watched me move before treating."
Sowmya M.Chittoor, Vellore - Mar 2025
"Booked a home visit for my mother's pendulum exercise exercise in Arakkonam. One-on-one attention, honest pricing, no unnecessary sessions. WhatsApp reminders and follow-ups made the recovery smooth. Highly recommend for anyone looking for evidence-based physio in Vellore."
Balaji T.Arakkonam, Vellore - Nov 2026
"Great experience from Sathuvachari. Clean clinic, air-conditioned rooms, latest equipment for pendulum exercise exercise rehabilitation. The therapist speaks Tamil, English and Hindi so my in-laws had no issue explaining their symptoms."
Vasanth P.Sathuvachari, Vellore - Dec 2026
"Online consultation option saved me a lot of travel time. Video assessment for my pendulum exercise exercise, followed by a personalised video-guided home program. Weekly WhatsApp check-ins. Feels like premium care at an affordable Vellore price."
Sundar R.Melvisharam, Vellore - Mar 2026
"Loved the transparency. Cost sheet given upfront for the entire pendulum exercise exercise program, no hidden add-ons. Sessions started and ended on time. Reception team even coordinated with my Ola driver for pickup."
Lakshmi S.Thorapadi, Vellore - Mar 2026
"Referred by a colleague in Chittoor. The dry-needling and manual therapy for my pendulum exercise exercise gave same-day relief, and the strengthening plan made it last. First clinic where a physio actually watched me move before treating."
Sowmya M.Chittoor, Vellore
- Oct 2026
"My father, a diabetic patient in Arcot, was recovering from pendulum exercise exercise. The physiotherapist worked around his sugar levels, mobility, and family schedule. Six weeks in, he is walking without support. Truly patient-centred care."
Yamuna K.Arcot, Vellore - Sep 2025
"Was skeptical about physiotherapy for pendulum exercise exercise — thought only rest or surgery would help. After a 45-minute assessment I understood exactly what was wrong and what to do. Symptoms reduced by 70% in one month. Wish I had come earlier."
Muthu N.Sholinghur, Vellore - May 2025
"Insurance-friendly billing and detailed reports for my employer. My pendulum exercise exercise recovery plan included manual therapy, dry needling, and progressive loading — exactly what current research recommends. Five stars."
Hari G.Bagayam, Vellore - Jun 2026
"Home-visit physiotherapy for my grandmother — bed-bound with pendulum exercise exercise. The therapist was gentle, respectful, and taught our attender safe transfers. Family peace of mind is priceless. Charges are very reasonable for Vellore."
Kavitha B.Ranipet, Vellore - Nov 2025
"a 34-year-old here from Vellore Fort. Had chronic pendulum exercise exercise for over a year. What worked was pain-education plus graded exercise, not endless machines. Now I sleep through the night and go for morning walks pain-free."
Aishwarya V.Vellore Fort, Vellore - Oct 2026
"My father, a diabetic patient in Arcot, was recovering from pendulum exercise exercise. The physiotherapist worked around his sugar levels, mobility, and family schedule. Six weeks in, he is walking without support. Truly patient-centred care."
Yamuna K.Arcot, Vellore - Sep 2025
"Was skeptical about physiotherapy for pendulum exercise exercise — thought only rest or surgery would help. After a 45-minute assessment I understood exactly what was wrong and what to do. Symptoms reduced by 70% in one month. Wish I had come earlier."
Muthu N.Sholinghur, Vellore - May 2025
"Insurance-friendly billing and detailed reports for my employer. My pendulum exercise exercise recovery plan included manual therapy, dry needling, and progressive loading — exactly what current research recommends. Five stars."
Hari G.Bagayam, Vellore - Jun 2026
"Home-visit physiotherapy for my grandmother — bed-bound with pendulum exercise exercise. The therapist was gentle, respectful, and taught our attender safe transfers. Family peace of mind is priceless. Charges are very reasonable for Vellore."
Kavitha B.Ranipet, Vellore - Nov 2025
"a 34-year-old here from Vellore Fort. Had chronic pendulum exercise exercise for over a year. What worked was pain-education plus graded exercise, not endless machines. Now I sleep through the night and go for morning walks pain-free."
Aishwarya V.Vellore Fort, Vellore
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