Palpating the slippery subscap
Subscap can be a tricky muscle to palpate and is an essential skill to have in treating shoulders. Watch the video and learn a fool-proof way of finding it!
If you found this look at the subscapularis helpful, remember that it’s only one piece of the shoulder puzzle. True shoulder function depends on how the entire shoulder complex works together.
In my Rotator Cuff Mastery course, I teach massage therapists and bodyworkers how to assess and treat the rotator cuff, scapular stabilizers, and surrounding muscles so you can create real, lasting results for your clients.
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Peggy Lamb
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Peggy Lamb, LMT, BCTMB, MA is the founder of Massage Publications/The Abundant Bodyworker providing resources for massage therapists with continuing education courses, books, videos and business coaching. Her coaching and course work empower LMT’s so abundance and prosperity flows into their lives. Although a bit of a "reluctant businesswoman" she nevertheless has built multiple streams of income through her various projects. Peggy brings her eclectic and extensive background into her teaching for an interesting, enjoyable and enlightening learning experience. In addition to her extensive training in massage therapy, Peggy holds a master’s degree in Dance from American University in Washington, D.C. She has volunteered for over 10 years with “Truth be Told”, teaching creative movement and writing to incarcerated women. When she’s not working, Peggy can be found dancing, swimming in Austin’s Barton Springs, hiking or even dog sledding.