Effective Rotator Cuff Exercises Table of Contents Exercise Considerations.................................................................................................. 3 Disclaimer ....................................................................................................................... 3 Preface ............................................................................................................................ 4 Section 1: Introduction.................................................................................................... 5 Section 2: Shoulder Anatomy ......................................................................................... 9 Section 3: Functional Anatomy and Biomechanics ....................................................... 32 Section 4: Pathomechanics and Rotator Cuff Injuries ................................................... 37 Section 5: Diagnosing Rotator Cuff Injuries................................................................... 49 Section 6: Treatment and Management of Rotator Cuff Injuries ................................... 62 Section 7: Exercises for Rotator Cuff Injuries ................................................................ 69 Section 8: Effective Rotator Cuff Exercises .................................................................. 74 About Rick Kaselj ........................................................................................................ 201 About Healing Through Movement .............................................................................. 203 Other Books from Rick Kaselj ..................................................................................... 206 Ready-to-Download Webinars from Rick Kaselj .......................................................... 208 Rick Kaselj, MS, BSc, PK, CPT, CEP, CES ExercisesForInjuries.com 2 Effective Rotator Cuff Exercises Title: Effective Rotator Cuff Exercises Edition: 1st edition (November 2009) 2nd edition (August 2010) Author: Kaselj, Rick, 1973 – Key words: Rotator cuff, exercise All rights reserved, except for use in a review. The reproduction or use of the content from this book in any form (electronic, mechanical, or other) is prohibited. Photocopying or scanning any information into a storage or retrieval system is forbidden without the written permission of the publisher and author. Published by: Healing Through Movement #199- 19567 Fraser Highway Surrey, BC V3S 9A4 E-mail:
[email protected] Webpage: http://www.HealingThroughMovement.com Phone: (888) 291-2430 Fax: (604) 677-5425 Exercise Considerations You and your client are encouraged to consult with his or her physician before beginning the exercises in this book. Your client’s physician will determine which exercises are appropriate and if there are any exercises to avoid or modify. Disclaimer Effective Rotator Cuff Exercises is primarily an educational resource and is not intended to take the place of the advice and recommendations of a physician or qualified health care provider. If you suspect or identify your client has a health problem, please have him or her seek the services of a physician or qualified healthcare provider, first. It is recommended to have medical clearance to start an exercise program for those clients that have been discharged from rehabilitation of their injury. Exercise is an ever-changing science. As new research and clinical experience broaden our knowledge, changes in exercise and exercise prescriptions are inevitable. The author has checked with sources belie