Rotator cuff injuries are both common and debilitating. One study found that in a sample of 664 subjects over 20% of them had full-thickness rotator cuff tears. Certain activities such as manual labor and pitching baseballs can put individuals at more risk from rotator cuff injuries.
But even a fall or lifting a box overhead can lead to rotator cuff injury. Let’s take a closer look at the rotator cuff, the types of injuries it’s prone to, and what you can do to bullet-proof your rotator cuff against injury.
What Is Your Rotator Cuff
The rotator cuff is made up of four muscles and tendons. It’s responsible for keeping the ball of your upper-arm bone inside the socket of your shoulder. It also plays a role in rotating and raising your arm.
The four muscles of the rotator cuff each have an important role.
Infraspinatus
This is the largest muscle of the rotator cuff. It’s a thick triangular muscle. Its main function is to stabilize the shoulder joint and externally rotate the humerus (upper arm bone).
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