2017年5月2日 · The scapula, commonly referred to as the shoulder blade, is the bone that sits above the rib cage in the upper back. It creates the shoulder joint where it meets with the head of the humerus—the bone of the upper arm. The scapulae can move in six directions and each movement is produced by specific, primary muscles.

2017年2月23日 · We then started breaking down each body part, with the last blog looking at the muscles that move the scapulae. Here, we will look at the muscles that move the arm at the shoulder, elbow, and wrist joints. Shoulder Joint. The glenohumeral joint—commonly referred to as the shoulder joint—consists of the attachment of the humerus bone to the ...

When the muscles that act on the scapula are weak, they compromise scapular stability. In her book, Therapeutic Exercise for Musculoskeletal Injuries, Peggy Houglum describes the difference between a stable and an unstable scapula for the shoulder as being “similar to the difference between running on firm ground and running on a suspended ...

“The muscles around the scapulae should be active prior to the movement, but the contraction should be at a level that the scapulae can still move freely during the full exercise.” Reverse Flys Healthy Movement: The scapulae should [protract] as the arms come across the body and the weight lowers, says Price.

Point your toes away from your body and fully extend your elbows and fingers, positioning your palms facing inwards. Stiffen (“brace”) your abdominal muscles to stabilize your spine, depress and retract your scapulae (pull shoulders back and down) and attempt to hold these positions throughout the exercise.

Contract your abdominal muscles (“brace”) to stabilize your spine while holding your chest up and out with your head tilted slightly up. Step 2 Exhale and depress and retract your scapulae (pull shoulders down and back) without arching your low back.

2018年2月5日 · Mobility of the glenohumeral joint depends on stability of the scapula-thoracic joint. If the scapula is out of place, it will not create a foundation to allow for movement of the head of the humerus. Improving posture and enhancing strength of the muscles responsible for stabilizing the scapula can enhance mobility of the glenohumeral joint.

2019年4月9日 · Instruct the client to squeeze the thigh and glute muscles to increase stability around the pelvis (this is a more effective cue than “contracting the core,” which doesn’t address any specific muscle). Start by having the client hold the high plank for 20 seconds and rest for the same amount of time as the plank; perform three to four sets.

Place your right hand on your right thigh or knee and slowly lean forward, transferring most of your upper extremity body weight into that right side. Depress and retract your left scapula (pull your shoulder down and back) and maintain this position throughout the exercise. Your head should be aligned with your spine. Step 2

2017年8月1日 · Elevation: Moving to a superior position (only at the scapula) Depression: Moving to an inferior position (only at the scapula) Inversion: Lifting the medial border of the foot; Eversion: Lifting the lateral border of the foot; Transverse. Rotation- Internal (inward) or external (outward) turning about the vertical axis of the bone