Inhoudsopgave
Waar zit de rotator cuff?
De ‘rotator cuff’ is het gezamenlijke peesblad bestaande uit de pezen van 4 spieren rond de schouder. Soms is de ruimte tussen het dak van de schouder en de kop van de bovenarm te klein voor de pezen en de slijmbeurs. Hierdoor ontstaat afklemming, vooral bij zijwaarts bewegen van de arm.
Welke 4 spieren behoren tot de rotator cuff spieren?
Die vier spieren vormen samen het rotatoren manchet of de rotatorcuff in het Engels. Aan de voorkant van de humeruskop bevindt zich in de subscapularis spier. Bovenop de humeruskop,de supraspinatus spier en achteraan de infraspinatus en teres minor spier.
Wat is de rotator cuff spieren?
Rondom het schoudergewricht liggen verschillende spieren die op de schouderkop vasthechten door middel van pezen en ervoor zorgen dat de schouder kan bewegen en ook stabiel in de kom blijft. Dit zijn de supraspinatus, infraspinatus, teres minor en de subscapularis. Deze spieren vormen samen de rotator cuff.
How to strengthen your rotator cuff?
10 Best Exercises To Strengthen Your Rotator Cuff. 1 1. Doorway Stretch. This stretch targets the anterior shoulder. If you can’t stand with your back to the wall and your arms in the 90-90 position 2 2. Sleeper Stretch. 3 3. Standing Wall Angels. 4 4. External Rotation at Neutral. 5 5. External Rotation at 90-Degree Abduction.
What is the rotator cuff and why is it important?
To help stabilize the joint, the rotator cuff pulls the scapula (the shoulder blade) and the humerus (the arm bone) into each other and keeps them in place. Even though the rotator cuff is critical to stabilizing the shoulder joint and ensuring proper shoulder function, many people neglect training this important muscle group.
What are some examples of people with rotator cuff disease?
Examples include painters and carpenters. Many people with rotator cuff disease can manage their symptoms and return to activities with physical therapy exercises that improve flexibility and strength of the muscles surrounding the shoulder joint. Sometimes, rotator cuff tears may occur as a result of a single injury.
What is conservative treatment for a rotator cuff injury?
Conservative treatment is effective for many rotator cuff injuries and comprises injecting corticosteroid (or sodium hyaluronate) into the subacromial space and physical therapy to increase the strength of residual muscles and ameliorate shoulder stiffness.