Exercises & Activities to Improve Shoulder External Rotation After Stroke

❤️ Join this channel to get access to perks and support Post Stroke:    / @poststrokeorg   External rotation of the shoulder is often impacted after a stroke due to both weakness and spasticity. In this video, I explain why this happens and walk through how to use stretching, weight bearing, strengthening, and activities to improve external rotation of the shoulder. 📖 Sign up for the email list to get tips and motivation, as well as my free eBook, The Stroke Recovery Pocket Guide: https://post-stroke.org/links 🤝 Support Post Stroke if you find value in what we do and are able to donate. 1) Become a Patreon member for cool perks:   / poststroke   2) Or make a one-time donation via Paypal: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted... 👀 Follow Post Stroke: Instagram:   / poststrokeorg   TikTok:   / poststrokeorg   Twitter:   / poststrokeorg   Time Stamps: 00:00 Intro & Why This Happens 01:41 Stretch #1: Doorway 02:52 Stretch #2: Corner 03:45 Stretch #3: Dressing Stick 04:53 Stretch #4: Lying Down 06:01 Weight Bearing #1 06:57 Weight Bearing #2 07:58 Exercise #1: Beginner- Isometric Holds 09:47 Exercise #2: Intermediate - Seated/Arms Down 11:19 Exercise #3: Advanced -Seated/Arms Up 12:39 Activities 14:18 Outro ---------------------------------------------------------------- Music from epidemicsound.com Medical Disclaimer: All content on this channel is for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to serve as a substitute for medical advice or treatment from a physician or qualified healthcare provider. Talk to your doctor before starting a new exercise or therapy regimen.