Dowel Shoulder External Rotation
Exercise Overview
This is a shoulder external rotation mobility exercise that utilizes a dowel. This can be completed seated or standing. Hold a dowel with both hands. Use the healthy arm to push the target hand into tolerable shoulder external rotation. Hold the end range for up to 10 seconds and return to starting position.
Muscles Involved
Rotator CuffInfraspinatusTeres MinorGlenohumeral Joint Capsule
Related Conditions
Frozen ShoulderAC Joint SprainInfraspinatus StrainTeres Minor StrainRotator Cuff TearRotator Cuff Tendinitis / Rotator Cuff Tendinopathy / Rotator Cuff Tendinosus
