Due to the inherently unstable joint structure of the shoulder, it relies heavily on the rotator cuff and surrounding musculature. The following exercises involve both external and internal rotation of the shoulder. Under the guidance of your treating Physiotherapist these can be advanced as strength improves.
Instructions: therband
- Position yourself with the elbow tucked into the side body
- Open through the chest
- Thumb directed towards the roof
- Position the affected arm furthest away from the resistance band
- Maintaining the above position, move the forearm away from the belly button
- Control the return to the belly
- Repeat as per Physiotherapists guidelines
Instructions: dumbbell
- Position yourself with the elbow tucked into the side body
- Open through the chest
- Thumb directed towards the roof whilst holding dumbbell
- Maintaining the above position, move the forearm away from the belly button
- Control the return to the belly
- Repeat as per Physiotherapists guidelines
Precautions
- Do not allow the band to pull you back to the start position
- Maintain a proud chest
- Limit movement through the wrist