3 Keys to Look For When Assessing Your Client’s Scapula
Here is a quick video that I did after teaching the Exercise Rehabilitation of the Upper Body courses (shoulder, low back, neck, elbow & wrist) in Vancouver, BC.
I got a great question about what do I look for when I am looking at a client’s scapula. Just like with everything, you can make it as complicated as you want but if I had to focus on the three most important keys, it would be the three in the video.
Please do leave your comments on the video below.
- Let me know what you disagree with?
- Let me know what do you looking for in your client’s scapula.
Oh, one mre thing. This weekend I am off to Regina, Saskatchewan to present to the Saskatchewan Kinesiology and Exercise Science Association (SKESA). On Saturday, at their Education Day, I will be talking about, “Buiding a Post Rehab Business.” Then on Sunday, I am presenting, Postural Assessment & Exercise prescription.
Have a great day.
Rick Kaselj
Good no-nonsense tips Rick. Thanks.
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Hi Rick,
Great quick tip video! I attended your Core Stability of the Shoulder and Exercise Rehabilitation of the Shoulder Courses a couple of years ago. These courses have given me valuable tools that I use everyday with my clients. The video is a good reminder of the key factors of assessment. Thanks Rick, I really appreciate your hard work and dedication to keeping us all informed and well trained!
By the way, for those reading this, if you haven’t taken the Core Stability of the Shoulder and Exercise Rehabilitation of the Shoulder Courses be sure to sign up!!
Catherine Stubbington
http://www.flomotion.ca
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what do you feel are the best exercises to strengthen the serratus
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Rick, just wanted to thank you again for sharing your wealth of knowledge and expertise!
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Luving the video clips Rick! Thanks for sharing your words of wisdom!
Happy days!
Tania
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Rick,
This is poignant information. I am presenting some of this type of information with regards to the myofascial meridians and de-activation of antagonistic muscle groups at Can-Fit Pro
With levator scapulae the spine of the scapulae ends up being level. My belief is that de-activation is needed, but we need to also look at contributing factors such as a protracted neck. Levator Scapulae are working heavily to pull the neck back and they get locked long.
Catch me at Can-Fit Pro in Whistler.
Session 333
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Nice video Rick,
Do you ever recommended address in pec minor when you see that winging scapulae? I have found that has a greater impact than the upper trap especially if the scapulae is downwardly rotated.
Eric
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Eric,
Great point.
I do target pec minor in the stretching part of a clients exercise program if they have a winged scapula.
Thank you so much for commenting. I vist your blog frequently.
Rick Kaselj
http://www.ExercisesForInjuries.com
@Eric Beard -
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@Rick Kaselj –
Thank you for the response, Rick, I am a mutual fan! I look to you as a role model for the on-line learning platform that can help to reach the millions of people that can benefit from the types of information we disseminate!
If you are interested, I am launching a DVD series soon, Secrets and Staples of Training the Athletic Shoulder. I has 4 volumes and about 3 hours of content. I know that is a big favor to ask of someone as busy as you, but would you be interested in offering your feedback on any of it? Perhaps just 1 volume? That would mean a great deal to me coming from you.
Look forward to meeting you at a conference one day!
Eric
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Eric,
Thank you very much for the kind words.
It is an honor to have someone of your stature reading the blog. Any feedback is welcome.
Eric, your new product sounds great. It would be great to have a look. Thank you for reading the blog and leaving a comment.
Rick Kaselj
http://www.ExercisesForInjuries.com
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