QUADRUPED SCAPULAR PUSH

This is a scapulothoracic joint mobility exercise. Start by going on your hands and knees and lockout your elbows to prevent them from moving during this exercise. While maintaining a straight arm, circulate the shoulder blade as shown in the video. Be sure to focus on creating the largest movement in a circular motion as possible. Keeping the arms straight is important to uncouple or to dissociate the glenohumeral joint from the scapulothoracic joint.

Structures Involved:

• Scapulothoracic Joint

• Serratus Anterior

Related Conditions:

• Shoulder Impingement

• Rotator Cuff Tear

• Shoulder Labral Tear

• Shoulder Instability

• Shoulder Dislocation / Shoulder Subluxation

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