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condition of the month :: rotator cuff
We have all heard the term "rotator cuff". What does this mean? The rotator cuff is a compilation of four muscles that synchronize the more the shoulder (glenohumeral) joint. These four muscles are the supraspinatus, infraspinatus, subscapularis and the teres minor muscles.
The most common muscle to be injured within the rotator cuff is the supraspinatus. The most common mechanism of injury is overhead throwing (like a baseball pitch). When muscles are injured or ripped/torn it is called a 'strain'. Strains are classified as to the amount of tissue or the degree of ripping/tearing that is present. A Grade 1 strain is less severe than a Grade 3 strain. A Grade 4 strain is considered to be a complete rupture. The concern with the rotator cuff strain is the amount of scar tissue that may develop and how that will impact future activities. Active Release Technique (ART) breaks up scar tissue and allows the muscles to function properly. If you have a rotator cuff injury, it is very possible that ART will be of great benefit to you.
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