ISOMETRIC EXTERNAL ROTATION

This is an effort based isometric contraction exercise that uses a wall. Stand beside a wall with your elbow bent to 90 degrees. Keep the elbow aligned directly below your shoulder. With your hand in a thumb up position, press outward into the wall by slowly ramping up your strength over the course of 3 seconds. Hold your maximal tolerable contraction for 5-7 seconds before ramping your strength back down to a rest (again over a 3 second count).

Muscles Involved:

• Rotator Cuff

  • Infraspiantus

  • Teres Minor

Related Conditions:

• Rotator Cuff Tear

• Rotator Cuff Tendinitis

• Biceps Pulley Dysfunction

• AC Joint Sprain

• Shoulder Impingement

• Infraspinatus Strain

• Teres Minor Strain

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