As I mentioned
here, I've had some issues with my right shoulder. I've been doing rehab exercises, along with some of the Buchberger 12 routine, the last few months and have made noticable progress. While abduction and flexion have improved, I still have have an issue with what I would consider prone external rotation. As you can see from the picture, free shoulder rotation stops about 45 degrees above the floor. If I haven't done any activity to irritate the shoulder I can get the hand to the floor unassisted, although very, very slowly and after a "sticky" point about 6 inches off the floor. If the shoulder is sore, I might be able to get a few inches past 45 degress (using a 2 lb DB) but that's about it before it becomes painful.
My question: What is inhibiting the rotation of the shoulder? Tight internal rotators? Tight capsule? Something else? I try to do static stretching once a day with 2 lb DBs (if assistance is needed). Is there anything else I can do to help increase the ROM?
