Dowel External Rotation
Exercise Overview
DOWEL SHOULDER EXTERNAL ROTATION STRETCH This is an dowel assisted exercise that aims to improve passive external rotation in the shoulder joint. Hold a broomstick or dowel with your arm at 90 degrees shoulder flexion and elbow flexion. The stick shoulder be held on the outer aspect of your arm. Use your other hand to pull the dowel from below to stretch the shoulder in external rotation.
Muscles Involved
Rotator Cuff (Subscapularis)Posterior CapsuleLatissimus DorsiTeres MajorPectoralis MinorPectoralis Major
Related Conditions
Posterior Capsule ImpingementRotator Cuff TendinopathyShoulder ImpingementSecondary Mechanical Shoulder PainFrozen Shoulder
