Internal Rotator Strengthening Exercise

• Begin by tying a piece of elastic exercise material, such as surgical tubing or Thera-band, to a doorknob.
• Stand or sit with your shoulder relaxed and your elbow bent 90 degrees. Your upper arm should rest comfortably against your side. You can squeeze a rolled towel between your elbow and your body for comfort and to help keep your arm at your side.
• Hold one end of the elastic band in the hand of the affected arm.
• Rotate your forearm toward your body until it touches your belly.
• Keep your elbow and upper arm firmly tucked against the towel roll or the side of your body during this movement.
• Repeat 8 to 12 times.

Credits

By	Healthwise Staff
Primary Medical Reviewer	William H. Blahd, Jr., MD, FACEP - Emergency Medicine
Specialist Medical Reviewer	Timothy Bhattacharyya, MD
Last Revised	November 30, 2011