Your patient is having both supraspinatus and infraspinatus…

Your patient is having both supraspinatus and infraspinatus weakness on the left side. She had a recent ankle sprain and is on B/L crutches. She has a large book bag on her back with straps over both shoulders. After your evaluation, you suspect a nerve disorder of the shoulder girdle. What nerve could be implicated?

Your patient is a 22 year old baseball pitcher who is being…

Your patient is a 22 year old baseball pitcher who is being referred to you (PT) for therapy. The patient complains of (c/o) pain during the cocking phase of the overhead pitch and pain from ball release through deceleration. What muscle do you suspect could be involved?