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    Shoulder External Rotation, Isometric (Strength)

    1. Stand with your affected arm close to a wall.

    2. Bend your arm up in front of you so your elbow is at a 90° angle (like the letter "L").

    3. While keeping your elbow tight to your side throughout the exercise, press the back of your hand into the wall.

    4. Hold for 5 seconds. Then relax.

    5. Repeat 10 times.

    6. Switch sides and repeat if instructed.

    7. Repeat this exercise 3 times a day, or as instructed.

    Woman doing external rotation shoulder exercise.

    Online Medical Reviewer: Lalitha Kadali
    Online Medical Reviewer: Stacey Wojcik MBA BSN RN
    Online Medical Reviewer: Trina Bellendir PT
    Date Last Reviewed: 2/1/2025
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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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