Tag Archives: rotator cuff muscles

Scap-Off Load

Scap Off Load Remedial Massage SetUp

Scap-Off Load. A Scap-Off Load is a special test or functional test that we use to evaluate the implication of Lev Scapular and Up. Trap in Cercival Rotation. As previously mentioned, in cervical rotation we got a fair bit of muscle working towards this action. As many clients come in with cervical pain, it’s time […]

Range of Motion

Range of Motion Cervical Lateral Felxion

Range of Motion. Range of Motion is the movement of a joint within a 3-dimensional space. Before performing Remedial Massage or a Thai massage and or MLD session, we check for a Range of Motion, know also as ROM. Checking for ROM is to establish the functionality of the joint and the muscles that surround […]

Rotator Cuff Muscles

Rotator Cuff Muscles

Rotator Cuff Muscles and Bursitis. What muscles are the rotator cuff muscles? And why are so important? What happens when the rotator cuff muscles are out of balance? What is Shoulder Bursitis? Firstly,  we look in too which 4 muscles are the rotator cuff muscles. Subscapularis Origin Subscapular fossa of scapula. Insertion Lesser tubercle of […]

Functional Test and Shoulder Pain

Empty can test, functional test

Functional test and the empty can test. What is a functional test? What is an empty can test and how does it work? Firstly, functional tests are used to test the strength or load capacity of a single muscle. Secondly, the importance of a functional test is due to avoid misinterpretation of the muscle status […]

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