A client is performing the Rotation Test. During the test, her hands are "far from the wall" when performing shoulder internal rotation. Which muscles are likely underactive?

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Anne Schaefer

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11 September, 07:33

A client is performing the Rotation Test. During the test, her hands are "far from the wall" when performing shoulder internal rotation. Which muscles are likely underactive?

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Karlie · Answer 1

Subscapularis and teres major

Explanation:

The subscapularis, along with the teres major, another intrinsic muscle that is not part of the rotator cuff, and extrinsic muscles like the pectoralis major and latissimus dorsi, is responsible for medial, or internal, rotation of the arm.