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What is Active movement in Physiotherapy? | Hey Physio

Active exercise is an exercise in which the patient exerts force to complete an action, e.g. standing up from the bed. The Physiotherapist is typically a supervisor and provides little to no assistance to the patient unless a problem arises i.e. fall. OR The movement performed within the unrestricted ROM controlled by the voluntary contraction of the muscle is known by Active Movement in Physiotherapy. Classification of Active Movement 1- Active assisted exercise:  In which assistance is provided by an outside force, either manual or mechanical when muscle strength is inadequate to complete the motion. 2- Active free exercise:  In which the voluntary contraction of the muscle can perform full ROM against gravity. 3- Active resisted exercise:  In which the voluntary contraction of the muscle is resisted by an outside force.

The coracobrachialis | ARM MOVERS

The coracobrachialis is the smallest of the three muscles that attach to the coracoid process of the scapula.  coracobrachialis ORIGIN: The coracobrachialis is Originates from the coracoid process of the scapula. coracobrachialis INSERTION: The coracobrachialis is inserted on the medial surface of the humerus shaft. coracobrachialisACTION: The coracobrachialis is majorly working for flexion & adduction of the humerus. The coracobrachialis is a synergist of the  pectoralis major . coracobrachialis NERVE SUPPLY: The coracobrachialis is supplied by the Musculocutaneous nerve.

Teres major | ARM MOVERS | Rotator Cuff

            The teres major is a thick, rounded muscle of the shoulder joint. It is a thick but somewhat flattened muscle. Supraspinatus , Infraspinatus , Subscapularis , and Teres Minor together This Four Muscle work as rotatory to the Humerus. So, also known as Rotator Cuff. teres major ORIGIN: teres major Originates from the posterior surface of the scapula at the inferior angle. teres major INSERTION: teres major inserted at the intertubercular groove of the humerus, tendon fused with the tendon of latissimus dorsi. teres major ACTION: teres major posteromedially extends, medially rotates, & adducts arm. teres major synergist of latissimus dorsi . teres major NERVE SUPPLY: The lower scapular nerve.

Teres minor | ARM MOVERS | Rotator Cuff

                      The teres minor is a narrow, elongated muscle of the rotator cuff.                     Supraspinatus ,  Infraspinatus ,  Subscapularis , and  Teres Minor  together This Four Muscle work as rotatory to the Humerus. So, also known as  Rotator Cuff. teres minor ORIGIN: Teres minor originates from the lateral border of a dorsal scapular surface. teres minor INSERTION: Teres minor is inserted at greater tubercle of humerus, inferior to the infraspinatus teres minor ACTION: helps to hold the head of the humerus in glenoid cavity. stabilizes the shoulder joint. rotates humerus laterally. Same as Infraspinatus muscle. teres minor NERVE SUPPLY: Teres minor is Supplied by the Axillary nerve.

Subscapularis | ARM MOVERS | Rotator Cuff

              The subscapularis is a large triangular muscle.  Supraspinatus ,  Infraspinatus ,  Subscapularis , and  Teres Minor  together This Four Muscle work as rotatory to the Humerus. So, also known as  Rotator Cuff. ORIGIN: The subscapularis is originated from subscapular fossa of the scapula. INSERTION: The subscapularis is inserted at lesser tubercle of the humerus. ACTION: The subscapularis is chief medial rotator of the humerus, assisted by pectoralis major . The subscapularis is helped to hold the head of a humerus in glenoid cavity, stabilizes the shoulder. NERVE SUPPLY: The subscapularis is supplied by the Subcapular nerve.

Infraspinatus | ARM MOVERS | Rotator Cuff

                              the infraspinatus muscle is a thick triangular muscle, which occupies the chief part of the infraspinatous fossa. As one of the four muscles of the rotator cuff. Supraspinatus, Infraspinatus, Subscapularis, and Teres Minor together This Four Muscle work as rotatory to the Humerus. so also known as Rotator Cuff . Infraspinatus ORIGIN: the infraspinatus originates from infraspinous fossa of the scapula. Infraspinatus INSERTION: the infraspinatus is inserted at greater tubercle of humerus, posterior to supraspinatus. Infraspinatus ACTION: helps to hold the head of the humerus in glenoid cavity. stabilizes the shoulder joint. rotates humerus laterally. Infraspinatus NERVE SUPPLY: the infraspinatus muscle is supplied by the Suprascapular nerve.

Supraspinatus | ARM MOVERS | Rotator Cuff

                           The supraspinatus (plural supraspinati) is a relatively small muscle of the upper back. Supraspinatus,Infraspinatus, Subscapularis and Teres Minor together This Four Muscle work as rotatory to the Humerus. so also known as  Rotator Cuff . Supraspinatus ORIGIN: Supraspinatus originates from supraspinous fossa of the scapula. Supraspinatus INSERTION: Supraspinatus is inserted at the superior part of greater tubercle of the humerus. Supraspinatus ACTION: Supraspinatus stabilizes the shoulder joint. Supraspinatus helps prevent downward dislocation of the humerus. Supraspinatus NERVE SUPPLY: Supraspinatus is innervated by Suprascapular nerve.