July 29, 2010












Shoulder

What is the rotator cuff?

The rotator cuff is a group of four muscles that support the shoulder and scapula. They are the prime movers of the humerus, or upper arm bone, into rotation. Another prime function of the rotator cuff muscles are to 'drop the humerus down' in the joint and allow abduction; the arm movement laterally away from the body. The four muscles are: Subscapularis, Supraspinatus, Infraspinatus and Teres Minor.


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I want to thank my therapist for all the help and support with my therapy. I feel so good about myself and hope that I can continue to do my exercise and improve more. I will probably have my left knee operated on soon, so I will see you all again.




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