Shoulder Internal Rotation (Strength)
This exercise is for your right shoulder. Switch sides for your left shoulder.
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Put a hand weight on the floor. Your healthcare provider will tell you what size hand weight to use.
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Lie down on the floor on your back, with your knees bent. Use the hand on the side of your injured shoulder to grasp the hand weight.
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With your upper arm against your body, rest your elbow on the floor and hold the weight in the air with your forearm.
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Lower the hand weight outward, at a right angle from your body. Don’t lower the hand weight all the way to the floor.
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Slowly raise the hand weight back up.
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Repeat this exercise 5 to 15 times, or as instructed.
Safety tip: Support your head and neck with a pillow.