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The supraspinatus (the muscle shown in green) is the most commonly injured of the four rotator cuff muscles. This often occurs with eccentric overhead movements and slip-and-fall accidents. This muscle is particularly vulnerable due to its small cross-sectional area at its insertion on the humerus (right side of the image).

Unfortunately, supraspinatus tears often heal imperfectly resulting in a chronic limitation in range of motion due largely to the impracticality of bracing the arm in abduction after an injury.

For the supraspinatus, prevention is key. This requires regularly abducting the shoulder with resistance as shown in this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tGmSLzR6uds

While the resistance bands demonstrated are great, I would suggest progressing to small dumbbells (10-15 lbs) so that abduction can be taken through the full arc (180 degrees) finishing with internal rotation of the shoulders so that there is strengthening through the full range of motion.

With resistance exercises, remember to start low and go slow. Avoid jerky movements that could cause harm, especially with a muscle like the supraspinatus.

Cayman Medical is pleased to introduce Dr. David Kwinter to the medical community.
Dr. Kwinter's educational background includes degrees from the esteemed University of Kentucky College of Medicine and Memorial University's Department of Family Medicine. Having completed his training and certification in both family medicine and emergency medicine, he ran his own family practice in Canada while simultaneously working ER shifts, OR assisting, running a hospital-based special procedures clinic, and caring for the residents of a local retirement home. With over 8,000 hours of high-volume, high-acuity emergency room experience, Dr. Kwinter is adept at managing complex medical workups as well as minor surgical special procedures. Having run a solo private practice of over 1,000 patients for nearly a decade he gained experience in managing nearly all common chronic diseases and many uncommon and rare diseases as well.
Feel free to call 623-1000 to book an appointment or learn more about Dr. Kwinter's clinical services.
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