Internal Rotation - The New and Improved Approach for Shoulder Rehab
By Chris Melton on Jul 28, 2008 in internal and external rotation, physical therapy, rehab products, shoulder exercises, shoulder stretching, the Rotater
Internal Rotation: The Old Fashioned Approach
Stretching the internal rotation of your shoulder without help can be a problem. Most people suggest using a towel, golf club or some other item to drape over your shoulder and grasp behind your back. Then, you lift gently with one arm while pulling the other arm upwards behind your back. This short video is a good demonstration of the “old” technique:
Internal Rotation: The New Approach = Multiple Stretches + Greater Versatility
After the responses that we received from sports medicine professionals during the American College of Sports Medicine conference and athletic trainers during the National Athletic Trainers Association annual convention, Scott and I realized that our current video doesn’t showcase the all the benefits of the Rotater. Specifically, you can:
- stretch internal rotation in many positions
- duplicate internal rotation exercises that normally require assistance
- control the degree of each stretch
- achieve a “true” passive stretch (your injured arm does not grasp anything, avoiding the introduction of unnecessary resistance)
Here is our newest video demonstrating the variety of ways the Rotater can be used to stretch internal rotation.
Which one would you prefer - the “old” towel or the new Rotater?
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