Lesson Plan
This course will help you understand the importance of moving from the scapula versus the humerus, how to address joint restriction, novel ways to assess the glenohumeral joint capsule, and exercise ideas for improving scapular mechanics.
Learn easy practical solutions for patients and clients
- Scapula and humerus mechanics
- Closing angle pinch is “bad”!
- Capsule first – one joint muscle – two joint muscles
- Glenohumeral capsule assessment
- Proper scapular position for movement and exercise
No Certificate will be issued
Duration: 21 minutes
Adam Wolf, PT
Adam is a clinician, author, and educator. His professional credentials include Licensure in Physical Therapy (IL) and Massage Therapy (IL), Fellow of Applied Functional Science (Gray Institute), Level III Neurokinetic Therapy (NKT) practitioner, Enhance Running Technician, & Functional Range Conditioning (FRC) practitioner. His professional career spans nearly two decades and includes clinical, management, consulting, education, performance/strength and conditioning, as well as ownership roles. His professional interests lie in a deeper understanding of human movement combined with manual medicine, and creating innovative therapy and business paradigms that facilitate the growth of his patients and colleagues. Adam presents internationally to fitness and rehabilitation professionals and is co-owner of REAL pt, located in Chicago, and is the author of the recently released book, REAL Movement: Perspective on Integrated Motion & Motor Control.
Teaching Scapular Mechanics
