rotator cuff

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strengtheni ng The modifications Scapular Setting: Now perform the same exercises as described above. Before you externally rotate, push backwards into a chair rest or wall to fire your scapular muscles. You can also stand with the side of your arm against the wall and push outwards. Palm Up/Palm down External Rotation: Now perform the external rotation exercises with your palms facing upwards. Hold for 5-10 seconds until you feel a burn, relax. Remember, these exercises are meant to be held until the muscle fatigues. Internal rotation without a door handle: The internal rotation exercises can be performed without a door handle by double looping the band. By using the other arm as the “door”, one can perform the same exercise.

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ROTATOR CUFF. strengthening. The modifications. Palm Up/Palm down External Rotation : Now perform the external rotation exercises with your palms facing upwards. Hold for 5-10 seconds until you feel a burn, relax. Remember, these exercises are meant to be held until the muscle fatigues. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

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strengtheningThe modifications

Scapular Setting: Now perform the same exercises as described above. Before you externally rotate, push backwards into a chair rest or wall to fire your scapular muscles. You can also stand with the side of your arm against the wall and push outwards.

Palm Up/Palm down External Rotation: Now perform the external rotation exercises with your palms facing upwards. Hold for 5-10 seconds until you feel a burn, relax. Remember, these exercises are meant to be held until the muscle fatigues.

Internal rotation without a door handle: The internal rotation exercises can be performed without a door handle by double looping the band. By using the other arm as the “door”, one can perform the same exercise.