The shoulder joint is a highly mobile joint and relies on the strength and stability of its surrounding muscles for good function. We need a nice smooth, controlled movement of the shoulder blade (scapular) and stability at the shoulder joint (glenohumeral joint) for good upper limb function and staying injury free. 

You may be aware of the four rotator cuff muscles that are small, important stability muscles at the shoulder joint. They can be prone to tears, strains, tendinopathy or trigger points leading to pain - so ensuring they are strong is important. The less talked about muscles are at the shoulder blade and ensure a smooth movement occurs at the shoulder. Our shoulder joint makes up two thirds of our arm elevation movement, with the other third contributed by the scapular, so dysfunction of these muscles leads to a shoulder joint at risk of injury! 

Click on the link below to read 4 great exercises for shoulder stability and strength. 

https://www.montyphysio.com.au/post/4-great-exercises-for-shoulder-stability