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    Shoulder Internal Rotation, Isometric (Strength)

    1. Bend your right arm in front of your body, palm up. Hold your wrist with your left hand. 

    2. Try to push your right arm against your body, while pushing back with your left arm. Try not to let either arm move. Push with both arms firmly in opposite directions.

    3. Hold for 5 seconds. Then relax.

    4. Repeat 5 times.

    5. Switch arms and repeat, if instructed.

    6. Repeat this exercise 3 times a day, or as you were instructed.

    Woman doing internal rotation shoulder exercise.

    Online Medical Reviewer: Daphne Pierce-Smith RN MSN
    Online Medical Reviewer: Rajadurai Samnishanth Researcher
    Online Medical Reviewer: Trina Bellendir PT
    Date Last Reviewed: 10/1/2024
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    Southern New Mexico
    Surgery Center
    2301 Indian Wells Rd. Suite B
    Alamogordo, NM 88310
    www.snmsc.org

    Phone: 575.437.0890
    Fax: 575.437.0905
    Email: info@snmsc.org

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