The scapula (shoulder blade) includes the shouder socket---or glenoid. When the muscles that help to control the scapula are weak or deconditioned, the way the shoulder is supposed to work can be out of sync. We call this scapular dysrythmia. This impacts on mechanics and can contribute to impingement pain as well as trapezial overstimulation and fatigue. Problems with the scapula are a common component to pain in the throwing athlete as well.
The most successful therapeutic intervention for scapular dysrythmia is physical therapy. Exercises popularized by Blackburn are easy to perform, but commonly underutilized. I have attached links to this article to help guide you with a home exercise program. When I recomend "Blackburn Exercises"---the videos attached will show you what I mean!
The most successful therapeutic intervention for scapular dysrythmia is physical therapy. Exercises popularized by Blackburn are easy to perform, but commonly underutilized. I have attached links to this article to help guide you with a home exercise program. When I recomend "Blackburn Exercises"---the videos attached will show you what I mean!
