Shoulder External Rotator Exercises (Activation)

Shoulder External Rotator Exercises (Activation) is organized by Brookbush Institute.

Course Description:
This course describes infraspinatus and teres minor exercises, commonly referred to as shoulder external rotator activation. Performing external rotation, with the addition of flexion and adduction of the shoulder joint, may improve recruitment (isolation) of this important muscle. The infraspinatus and teres minor act as stabilizers and external rotators of the glenohumeral (shoulder) joint. It is common to include these exercises in a program designed to address shoulder dysfunction. Addressing these signs has been correlated with improving and reducing the risk of shoulder pain, rotator cuff injury, shoulder impingement syndrome, shoulder instability (hypermobility), thoracic kyphosis, scapular dyskinesis, lateral epicondylitis, and improving sports performance. Movement professionals (personal trainers, physical therapists, athletic trainers, massage therapists, chiropractors, occupational therapists, etc.) should consider adding these exercises to their repertoire with the intent of improving patient/client outcomes from their integrated exercise programs and therapeutic (rehabilitation) interventions.

Behavioral Objectives
• Students will be prepared to pass a final exam by choosing from a list of potential answers to behavior-objective matched multiple-choice questions.
• Given a patient scenario, integrate at least 4 of the techniques covered in class to a plan of care
• Interpret how at least 3 of the research studies cited have refined the selection, application and implementation of the techniques covered
• Identify the movement impairments that may result from shoulder external rotator under-activity
• Deduce/synthesize a hypothesis regarding the effect this technique will have on outcome measures and the appropriate test for re-assessment.
• Design an intervention plan including these techniques with the intent of affecting an objectively measured functional outcome.
• Describe the functional benefits (including impact on performance, occupation or daily tasks) that may be expected from implementing the intervention plan.