Supine Wand External Rotation

Professional Rationale
Active Assisted ROM for an acutely painful shoulder, most often due to surgery, post traumatic dislocation, or conservative management of a massive rotator cuff tear.

Client Rationale
This exercise is to help you get your shoulder range of motion back without using the muscles that are painful, healing, or both.



Instructions

• Keep elbow bent to 90 degrees.
• Slowly push hand out and towards the floor/table.
• Place a towel roll under your upper arm.
• Do not straighten your elbow.

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