Ready 2 Reset: Your Pickle ball Shoulder Warm-Up Routine from Athletic Advantage Physical Therapy

Pickleball demands quick reaction time, powerful swings, and smooth overhead motion. If your shoulders feel stiff or sore—or your range of motion is limited—this quick Shoulder Warm-Up Routine from Athletic Advantage Physical Therapy, built on the AAPT Reset Method, will help you feel strong, mobile, and ready to perform.

We’ve pulled key movements from our Shoulder Reset program to create the perfect pre-match routine for pickleball players of all levels.

Essential Moves for our Pickle ball Shoulder Warm-Up Routine & Pain-Free Play

The AAPT Reset Pickleball Warm-Up

(Just 5 minutes before each match.)

🟢 Warm-Up 1 Opens up the shoulders and lats to improve overhead reach.

🟡 Warm-Up 2 Activates your rotator cuff and boosts shoulder control. 

🔵 Warm-Up 3 Enhances rotation and posture for better serves and returns.

Why the Reset Works The AAPT Reset Method is designed to target the most common tightness and mobility issues we see in pickleball players—especially shoulder stiffness, limited thoracic rotation, and poor posture. Just a few minutes before you play can dramatically improve your swing power, control, and reaction time.

Beyond Warm-Up: Shoulder Care That Lasts

At Athletic Advantage Physical Therapy, we go beyond stretching. The Shoulder Reset Method includes targeted movement assessment, advanced dry needling, and proven stability exercises that build long-term shoulder health and performance.

Reset Shoulder Circuit:

• Builds scapular stability for stronger swings

• Trains shoulder mobility with speed and control

• Strengthens rotator cuff and posture muscles

• Reinforces control and protects joints

• Activates shoulder stabilizers and core together

💥 Pain-Free Pickleball Starts Here

If shoulder pain is slowing you down, it’s time to Reset. Our expert team uses the AAPT Reset Method to diagnose and treat the root cause of pain—so you can play hard, recover faster, and stay in the game.

Train smart. Warm up with intention. Stay Ready 2 Perform. — Your Team at Athletic Advantage Physical Therapy

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