Protraction and retraction of the scapula are movements that occur along the thoracic wall and are essential for upper limb function and overall shoulder mechanics. Protraction involves the scapula moving away from the spine and around the rib cage, as you’d see when reaching forward or pushing something away. The primary muscle responsible for this is the serratus anterior, which pulls the scapula anteriorly and laterally. Retraction is the opposite movement—drawing the scapulae back toward the

2.2K views · 37 reactions | #Top 10 Exercises to Relieve Shoulder Pain and Tightness: 1. Across-the-chest stretch 2. Neck release 3. Chest expansion 4. Eagle arms spinal rolls 5. Seated twist 6. Shoulder circles 7. Doorway shoulder stretch 8. Downward Dog Pose 9. Child’s Pose 10. Thread the needle Others : Internal and external rotation strength Scapular retraction/protraction #scapulae_muscle #rhomboid #serratus | M.R Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Center | Facebook

Demonstrating a few exercises for scapular control.this concept is very important for a lot of upper body strength movements, but also for shoulder health in general. Basically, the shoulder blades can move in four directions: depression, elevation, protraction, and retraction. In more simple words, up, down, forwards, and backwards. You should be able to have full control of all of those directions, as well as independence from one to the other. The next challenge is to see if you can apply tha