Exploring Scapular Mobility and Glide

Listed by the publisher as “Shoulder Movement Lesson”

The lesson begins with a standing assessment of shoulder position and arm length. Students investigate how fixed shoulder positions—shrunk, rounded, or pulled back—affect breathing and reach. This is followed by a side-lying sequence involving precise shoulder-blade movements through various angles and circles to improve scapular mobility and awareness.

Lying On SideStandingLying On BackShouldersShoulder GirdleRib CageDifferentiationPostureBreathingMotif: ClockMotif: Rib Shoulder DifferentiationFlexion/Extension: Mixed Or BalancedRotation: MinorSide bending: MinorCross-lateral: None