The shoulder internal rotation mobility exercise helps restore flexibility and range of motion in the shoulder joint. By gently guiding the arm into rotation, it targets tight tissues that can limit movement and cause discomfort. This exercise is frequently included in rehabilitation for shoulder injuries, post-surgery recovery, and improving functional overhead or behind-the-back reach.
- Come to a standing position and hold the towel with the unaffected limb.
- Bring the unaffected limb overhead so that the towel hangs straight down.
- Bring the affected arm behind the back as comfortable and hold onto the other end of the towel.
- From here, start to bring the affected limb up the back and use the unaffected arm to assist this movement.
- Complete this movement in a controlled manner and repeat as per physiotherapist instruction.