Side-Lying Shoulder External Rotation

1. Lie on uninvolved side with pillow between arm and body of the involved side.

2. Bend involved elbow to 90°.

3. Prepare the scapula by retracting and depressing (squeezing toward spine and downward).

4. Move forearm up by rotating at the shoulder, so the back of the hand is up toward the ceiling.

5. Slowly return to start position and repeat.

6. Perform 3 sets of 10 repetitions, 1 time a day.

7. Add light weight as tolerated.