Prone External Rotation

Professional Rationale
This exercise is a rotator cuff strengthening exercise and is recommended for any shoulder pathology as long as the patient is able to move the arm against gravity, is able to complete these pain-free, and does not have any post-surgical restrictions for strengthening against gravity.

Client Rationale
This exercise is used to strengthen your rotator cuff. The rotator cuff is a group of 4 muscles that help to stabilize (control) the humeral head so that the shoulder can function properly. These muscles are strengthened by doing high repetitions and little to no weight. These exercises are performed in a pain-free range of motion and should not produce any sharp pain.



Instructions

• Keep elbow bent to 90 degrees.
• Keep shoulder stabilized on the plinth.
• Squeeze shoulder blades down and together and raise forearm up to the level parallel with the surface.
• Lower slowly.
• Do not rush through the exercise.
• You should not experience any sharp pain.

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