Shoulder External Rotation ROM: Age Trend
Active shoulder external rotation ROM is highest in young women and declines substantially with age; men start lower and decline more gradually.
Data source: Gill 2020 About this study
Shoulder External Rotation ROM Flexibility Trend
shoulder external rotation ROM range of motion shoulder mobility outward rotation glenohumeral rotator cuff degrees trend aging norms percentiles reference ranges
Shoulder External Rotation ROM by Age (degrees)
Shoulder External Rotation ROM Median Values
| Age | Male (degrees) | Female (degrees) |
|---|---|---|
| 22 | 65 | 80 |
| 27 | 65 | 75 |
| 32 | 60 | 70 |
| 37 | 55 | 65 |
| 42 | 50 | 55 |
| 47 | 50 | 50 |
| 52 | 56.3 | 60 |
| 57 | 50 | 51.2 |
| 62 | 50 | 55 |
| 67 | 50 | 55 |
| 72 | 50 | 53.5 |
| 77 | 45 | 50 |
| 82 | 50 | 50 |