Postural assessment of arms/shoulders - stand facing a mirror

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King , I., 2003, Out of Kilter IV Stop Shoulder Pain Cold!, T-nation.com

Here’s a 10 point test to assess ….

2. Stand facing a mirror – are you hands facing you (palm in) or facing backwards (palm back)? (Excessive internal rotation of the upper arm)

3. Stand facing a mirror – are you hands by your side or to the front? (Muscle imbalance horizontally, with excessive shortening of the anterior or chest muscles)

Cosgrove, A., 2003, Martial Arts

A. Stand in front of a mirror with natural posture and look at your hand position. Your arms are probably rotated so that your palms are slightly in front of and facing your body…..