External Rotation, Shoulder, Isometric (Strength)
Shoulder External Rotation, Isometric (Strength)
Bend your right arm in front of your body, palm up. Hold your right wrist with your left hand.
Try to push your right arm outward, while pulling back with your left arm. Try not to let either arm move. Push and pull both arms firmly in opposite directions.
Hold for 5 seconds. Then relax.
Repeat 5 times.
Repeat this exercise 3 times a day, or as instructed.
Updated:
October 06, 2017
Sources:
Ding DY, et al. The Biceps Tendon: From Proximal to Distal. Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery. 2014;96(20):11., McDonaldLS, et al. Disorders of the Proximal and Distal Aspects of the Biceps Muscle. Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery. 2013 July 1;95(13):1235-45., Simons SM, Dixon JB. Biceps Tendinopathy and Tendon Rupture. UpToDate. August 27 ed: UpToDate; 2014. p. 13., Simons SM, Dixon JB. Patient information: Biceps tendinitis or tendinopathy (Beyond the Basics). UpToDate. March 11 ed: UpToDate; 2014. p. 7., Tendonitis of the Long Head of the Biceps. American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons. October ed; 2009., Waldman SD. Bicipital Tendinitis. In: Waldman SD, editor. Atlas of Common Pain Syndromes. Philadelphia: Saunders; 2012. p. 88-90.
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Bellendir, Trina, MSPT, CLT,Image reviewed by StayWell art team.,Joseph, Thomas N, MD