The Shoulder: Function, Mechanics, and a Detailed View of the Rotator Cuff
Biography: Dr. Brent Feland, MSPT, PhD is an Associate Professor in the Exercise Science Department at Brigham Young University where he teaches advanced functional anatomy, pathomechanics, orthopedic impairments, and functional neuroanatomy. Dr. Feland has been a licensed Physical Therapist for 20 years with a specialty interest in orthopedics with a focus on treatment of the shoulder and the sacroiliac joint
Dr. Feland's research interests and professional publications in peer-reviewed journals include stretching & flexibility, aging activity and balance, and neuromechanics of whole-body-vibration training. He is also a regular article reviewer for the Journal of Athletic Training, Journal of Sport Rehabilitation and The International Journal of Sports medicine. He is a member of the CSCCa scientific board and is also involved with the American College of Sports Medicine and the American Physical Therapy Association.
Presentation Summary: A review of the rotator cuff and its mechanics and function will include a detailed look at the forces and functionality of each rotator cuff muscle. Details of what constitutes rotator cuff "impingement" will be defined with explanation of clinical findings attributed to impingement. Furthermore a look at humeral head mechanics into impingement will be presented as it relates to specific arm movements with consequences that carry over into positional considerations for shoulder exercises.
