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Today's video covers rotator cuff pain exercises, which is the most common shoulder pain we see in physical therapy. The majority of rotator cuff pain cases involve the supraspinatus muscle (one of the four rotator cuff muscles) and its tendon, which attaches on the outside of the shoulder. In most cases, people with this issue, will pain on the outside of the shoulder that radiates down the outside of the upper arm.

The supraspinatus is one of the four muscles that make up the rotator cuff, originating from the supraspinous fossa of the scapula and inserting onto the greater tubercle of the humerus. Its primary function is to initiate shoulder abduction and contribute to dynamic stability of the glenohumeral joint, particularly by resisting excessive superior translation of the humeral head. Due to its position and role, the supraspinatus is highly susceptible to mechanical compression beneath the acromion, especially in individuals with poor scapular control or altered rotator cuff coordination. Research suggests that supraspinatus tendinopathy and tears are among the most common sources of rotator cuff-related pain, particularly in overhead athletes and older adults. However, not all supraspinatus pathology is symptomatic, emphasizing the importance of assessing strength, movement patterns, and pain reproduction rather than relying solely on imaging findings when determining clinical relevance.

00:00 Introduction
00:27 Exercise 1: Active-Assisted Shoulder Flexion
02:43 Exercise 2: Rotator Cuff Isometrics
04:50 Exercise 3: Sidelying External Rotation
06:29 Exercise 4: Scaption
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