Physiotherapy
To view video demonstrations of the below exercises please click side glide exercises.
![Standing with wall to your left or right](https://www.southtees.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/side-glide_A.jpg)
Stand with your side about 12 inches away from a wall (Fig A). The wall should be on your left, or right side (Your physiotherapist will advise you)
![Upper arm is placed against a wall](https://www.southtees.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/side-glide_B.jpg)
Place your upper arm against the wall (Fig B).
![Hip placed against the wall](https://www.southtees.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/side-glide_C.jpg)
The shoulder and the elbow should remain touching the wall throughout the movement.
Patient experience
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This service is based at The James Cook University Hospital but also covers the Friarage Hospital in Northallerton, our community hospitals and community health services.
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