Banded Internal Shoulder Rotation Exercise by Physiotherapist Alicia Cole
The banded internal rotation shoulder exercise is great for anyone who needs to strengthen or stabilize their rotator cuff muscles. It could be for someone experiencing rotator cuff tendinopathy, impingement, or dislocation. *Make sure to check with your local Physiotherapist if you are injured, and don’t do this exercise if it causes pain.
How to do this exercise:
- Attach an elastic band to the side of the shoulder you want to strengthen, at elbow level. Hold the end of the elastic in your hand and bend your elbow to 90 degrees, tucking it against your side.
- Stand tall with good posture, tucking your shoulder blade in while you pull the elastic towards your belly. Keep your elbow bent and against your body at all times.
- Slowly return to starting position and repeat.
*Step further away from the elastic anchor to create more tension and make the exercise more difficult if needed.
**Repeat for 10-12 repetitions, 3 times
*Never do an exercise that causes you pain*