Wall Isometric External Rotation

WALL ISOMETRIC EXTERNAL ROTATION

The wall isometric external rotation exercise is a strengthening and stability exercise used to target the external rotators of the shoulder. Start by standing perpendicular to a wall with the target arm against the wall. Bend the elbow to 90 degrees. Proceed to rotate the shoulder into external rotation by pressing the back of your hand into the wall. Hold this contraction for up to 5-7 seconds and rest for 4-5 seconds. Repeat as required

Muscles involved:

• Rotator Cuff

  • Infraspinatus

  • Teres minor

Related conditions:

• rotator cuff tear

• rotator cuff tendinopathy

• AC joint sprain

• glenohumeral labral tear

• dynamic shoulder instability

• shoulder impingement

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