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ROTATOR CUFF INJURY? The rotator cuff is a group of muscles which come from the shoulder blade and wrap around the top of the shoulder forming a "cuff".
The shoulder is the most mobile joint in the body therefore these muscles are constantly "loaded" in their stabilisation role, making them highly vulnerable to injury. Any of the 4 muscles can be injured but the supraspinatus is most commonly involved and is more likely to be strained or torn. An injured rotator cuff can greatly reduce shoulder function, cause significant pain and take a very long time to recover. It is not advised to ignore it. When completely torn it may need to be repaired surgically. See over for some exercises and techniques you can use to keep your rotator cuff in good health and help prevent injury. |
These muscles stabilize and rotate the shoulder. There are 4 muscles which form the "cuff". The supraspinatus, infraspinatus and teres minor attach to the back of the shoulder blade and the subscapularis to the front.