Subscapularis is part of the rotator cuff group and the actions include medial (internal) rotation of the humerus. When the arm is abducted then it stabilizes the humerus forward and down. The origin of the muscle is the subscapular fossa and it inserts at the lesser tubercle of the humerus.<\/p>\n
Image – https:\/\/www.mindmeister.com\/images\/download\/8974083<\/a> Injuries to the subscapularis can include tears and tendinitis. In fact then subscapularis tendon is probably the structure most frequently injured in the shoulder complex.<\/p>\n If you are assessing a shoulder with restricted abduction capability, it is important to assess whether the restriction is because the scapula is unable to move freely on the rib cage or whether the humerus cannot properly articulate in the glenohumeral joint. This can be assessed by prevent movement of the scapula when the client abducts their humerus. When the subscapularis is implicated then it can limit glenohumeral movements like abduction and external rotation. Scapular movements on the rib cage are not restricted.<\/p>\n Massaging subscapularis<\/strong> Active Release Technique- Subscapularis Muscle <\/strong>
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\nSupine and abduct scapula with non-treating hand. Place fingertips in the belly of the subscap.<\/p>\n
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