Training the Shoulder: Building Strength Through Rotator Cuff Stability
When most people think of shoulder training, they picture big deltoids and overhead presses. For long-term shoulder health and injury prevention, however, the real stabilisers are the rotator cuff muscles. These four small muscles—supraspinatus, infraspinatus, teres minor, and subscapularis—act as dynamic stabilisers. They don’t create large movements like the deltoids, but they keep the humeral […]
Rotator Cuff Injuries: Why Strength and Control Matter in Rehab
Rotator cuff injuries are one of the most common causes of shoulder pain we see in clinic. The rotator cuff plays a vital role in controlling and stabilising the shoulder during movement—so when it’s injured, even simple tasks like reaching overhead or lifting a light object can become uncomfortable or difficult. Whether the issue is […]
How to Improve Your Shoulder Range of Motion: A Systematic Approach
Assessment Improving range of motion starts with an assessment. An assessment is essential for the following reasons: Stretching Exercises Based on the assessment, if muscle tightness is identified as a contributing factor to the range of motion restriction, stretching may be prescribed. Some common shoulder girdle muscles that benefit from stretching include: latissimus dorsi, pectorals, […]
