Upper Extremity Pt. 1

Question 1

What are the muscles involved in elevation of the scapula?

Answer 1

1. Upper trapezius
2. Levator scapula
3. Rhomboid major
4. Rhomboid minor

Question 2

How to stretch upper traps?

Answer 2

1. Ipsilateral hand behind back to stabilize the scapula
2. Client side bends away from the tight side
3. May add neck flexion

Question 3

How to stretch levator scapula?

Answer 3

1. Side bend and rotate head away form tight side
2. To stabilize scapula, be seated and grasp the bottom of the chair with the hand of the side of tightness
3. Place the other hand on the head and gently pull it forward obliquely opposite the line of tightness