Strengthening exercises for the rotator cuff tendons
Strengthening exercises for the rotator cuff tendons
Part A: The inward rotation isometric exercise is performed by holding the elbow at 90°, close to the side. The rubber band is hooked onto a door handle and grasped with the hand. The forearm is slowly moved towards the body 2 to 3 inches, and held for 5 seconds. The hand should not rotate as the forearm moves. Part B: The outward rotation isometric exercise is performed with the elbows at 90°, close to the sides. The rubber band is grasped with the hands. The forearms are moved outward 2 to 3 inches and held for 5 seconds. Sets of 15 to 20 exercises, each held for 5 seconds, should be performed daily.