Supraspinatus
Integrated functional anatomy of the supraspinatus. Attachments, nerves, palpation, joint actions, arthrokinematics, fascia, triggerpoints, and behavior in postural dysfunction. Common activation exercises, subsystems, foam rolling, stretches, and strength exercises for the rotator cuff.
Course Description: Supraspinatus
This course describes the anatomy and integrated function of the supraspinatus (a.k.a. the rotator cuff muscle, the superior rotator cuff, superior rotator cuff tendon, or glenohumeral joint rotators). This muscle originates on the supraspinous fossa of the scapula (shoulder blade) and the supraspinatus tendon crosses the glenohumeral joint (shoulder joint) and inserts into the greater tubercle of the humerus. This muscle is located deep to the upper trapezius, and it is primarily composed of type I muscle fibers. The supraspinatus contributes to shoulder abduction and is an important stabilizer during all glenohumeral joint (shoulder joint) motions. This course also describes the role of the supraspinatus muscle in glenohumeral arthrokinematics, fascial integration, postural dysfunction, and subsystem integration. Sports medicine professionals (personal trainers, fitness instructors, physical therapists, massage therapists, chiropractors, occupational therapists, athletic trainers, etc.) must be aware of the integrated function of the supraspinatus for the detailed analysis of human movement, and the development of sophisticated exercise programs and therapeutic (rehabilitation) interventions. Further, this course is essential knowledge for future courses discussing injury prevention and physical rehabilitation/physical therapy (e.g. shoulder injury like biceps tendinitis, rotator cuff injury, rotator cuff tear, supraspinatus tear or muscle belly tear, supraspinatus tendon strain or supraspinatus tendon tear), the synergistic function of this muscle (e.g. the function of the supraspinatus, biceps tendon, and subscapularis to reduce anterior displacement during shoulder abduction) and supraspinatus exercises and techniques (e.g. supraspinatus muscle release to aid in addressing tendinitis and sports injuries).
Brookbush Institute’s most recommended techniques for the supraspinatus (see videos below):
- Release: Supraspinatus Static Release
- Mobilization:Shoulder Mobilization
Introduction to the Supraspinatus
Actions
Fascial Integration
Postural Dysfunction and the Supraspinatus
Exercises and Techniques for the Supraspinatus
Bibliography
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