Episode 278

278. Does Pilates strengthen your little muscles? With Raphael Bender

Well yes, but not how you might think!

Resources mentioned in the episode:

  • Direction specific recruitment pattern of the rotator cuff in shoulder flexion here
  • MORE load stimulates the rotator cuff MORE here
  • Role of muscles is task specific here
  • Any loaded arm movement strengthens the rotator cuff here

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