Upward Rotation– The inferior angle of the scapula moves in a superior-lateral direction such that the glenoid fossa faces upward. - Downward Rotation - The inferior angle of the scapula moves ...

and upward and downward rotation. "There are a ton of other exercises to practice scapular control or stability in any range of motion," adds Otey. "Lat pull downs, dumbbell or kettlebell get-ups ...

Both these flexibility deficits may lead to scapular malpositioning, in particular, into anterior tilting and downward rotation.39,40 In the early stage of scapular training, conscious muscle control ...

4 Department of Physical Therapy, Sapporo Medical University, Hokkaido, Japan Background The scapular resting alignment is one of typical quantitative clinical evaluation of the scapular kinematics.