Supraspinatus muscle
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Supraspinatus muscle

ByDr.Hitakshi Hirpara

What is the Supraspinatus muscle? The supraspinatus muscle is one of the four rotator cuff muscles located in the shoulder. It is responsible for initiating the abduction of the arm and stabilizing the shoulder joint during arm movements. Injuries to this muscle can result in shoulder pain and limited mobility. Along with the infraspinatus, teres…

Supraspinatus Tendinitis: Physiotherapy Management
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Supraspinatus Tendinitis: Physiotherapy Management

ByNitesh Patel - Physiotherapist

Definition of Supraspinatus Tendinitis: Supraspinatus tendinopathy is a common and disabling condition that becomes more prevalent after middle age and is a common cause of pain in the shoulder. A predisposing factor is a resistive overuse. The supraspinatus tendon of the rotator cuff is involved and affected tendons of the musculoskeletal system and becomes degenerated,…