External rotation is an exercise that helps to strengthen the rotator cuff, a group of four muscles and their tendons. It is one of several effective movements for this area that, over time, can ...

Background Recently, a novel reliable and valid protocol has been described for the measurement of eccentric strength of the external rotators of the shoulder, using a Hand Held Dynamometer (HHD).

Beyond that, specific rotator cuff exercises can also be beneficial. This week's exercise is a good example of a controlled, safe rotator cuff exercise that strengthens external rotation of the ...

Dryland Tip by Swimming World correspondent G. John Mullen of SwimmingScience.net and CenterofOptimalRestoration.com, Creator of Swimmer's Shoulder System SANTA CLARA, California, September 25. THE ...

Whether tossing a football, swimming, or painting the ceiling, you demand a lot from your shoulders. However, unlike the big joints of your lower body, soft tissues are the main form of support for ...

The shoulder represents one of the most elaborate areas of the human body consisting of a ball and socket joint, which offers an extreme range of motion, but it is also commonly prone to dysfunction.