| Purpose: |
To increase shoulder range of motion, specifically internal rotation. |
| Start Position: |
Place the end of a towel in the hand of the side to be stretched; the hand should then be placed behind you as
close to your spine as possible; with your opposite hand, grasp the other end of the towel by reaching back and
over the opposite shoulder |
| Action: |
Pull up on the towel with the uninvolved arm which will glide the involved hand upwards along the spine |
| Parameters: |
Hold the stretch for 8-10 seconds and repeat 6-8 times. |
| Tips: |
Relax the involved shoulder and arm as much as possible (let the upper arm do all the work); tendency will be to
flex forward - maintain good posture throughout the stretch; the wrist of the side being stretched should remain
over the spine throughout the movement up and down; this is an aggressive stretch, but it should not increase your
symptoms or level of joint irritation |
