03/27/2026
The four rotator cuff muscles fire in a pattern. When one or more of them become injured, your brain will create a compensation pattern that limits the use of the injured tissues. These neuroplastic changes cause an increase likelihood of injury, as well as create more compressive tension around the shoulder joint wearing the cartilage prematurely (arthritis). Identifying these changes with testing early (before symptoms) can prevent injuries, arthritis, and allow for better performance.