Dumbbell Internal/External rotations - very concerned, please help!

[hjohnstone]

Why won't anyone reply, is it because it involves weights and physios are scared of anything involving weights?

[Canuck Physio]

Hi there,

I don't think it is the subscapularis as it is a very deep muscle.

It could the supraspinatus, anterior deltoid, or a move involved issue.

If you were using 7kg of weight, I would imagine that during the isolation movement it would have caused the recruitment of the deltoids, and it may be the anterior deltoid that is strained, but I can't figure that out from the movement described. Were you completing both movements at the same time?

Could you describe exactly your position and movements?

Regards

[hjohnstone]

Hi there,

I don't think it is the subscapularis as it is a very deep muscle.

It could the supraspinatus, anterior deltoid, or a move involved issue.

If you were using 7kg of weight, I would imagine that during the isolation movement it would have caused the recruitment of the deltoids, and it may be the anterior deltoid that is strained, but I can't figure that out from the movement described. Were you completing both movements at the same time?

Could you describe exactly your position and movements?

Regards

Dumbbell Shoulder Internal Rotation

Dumbbell Lying Shoulder External Rotation

[alophysio]

hi - it could be many things. Honestly it is hard to say what it is...
1. Muscle strain/fatigue
2. Nerve strain
3. Shoulder impingement
4. Rotator Cuff dysfunction causing any of the above
5. rib dysfunction causing any of the above
6. referred pain from the neck
7. AC joint issue
8. tight shoulder capsule
9. Fatigue causing a strain causing any of the above
10. Poor technique causing strain

the list goes on and on.

Seriously, get a good assessment and diagnosis if it continues to bother you...