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Internal rotator strengthening exercise

For this exercise, you will need elastic exercise material, such as surgical tubing or Thera-Band.
Picture of how to do internal rotator strengthening exercise
  1. Begin by tying a piece of elastic exercise material to a doorknob.
  2. Stand or sit with your shoulder relaxed and your elbow bent 90 degrees (like the angle of the letter "L"). Your upper arm should rest comfortably against your side. Squeeze a rolled towel between your elbow and your body for comfort and to help keep your arm at your side.
  3. Hold one end of the elastic band in the hand of the painful arm.
  4. Rotate your forearm toward your body until it touches your belly.
  5. Keep your elbow and upper arm firmly tucked against the towel roll or the side of your body during this movement.
  6. Repeat 8 to 12 times.

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