Basic of P. Minor

Origin – Coracoid process

Insertion – Mid shaft of 3/4/5 th Ribs

Action – anterior Tilt of coracoids process or whole scapula . Rotate Inferior angle of scapula medially

Shortening of muscle cause interference in upward rotation of scapula and change instant centre of rotation (ICR) of GH joint. Produce TOS symptoms

Technique of stretching

Position – Standing

Shoulder – 90 degree flexion

Elbow – 90 degree

Scapula- abducted and depress

Action – Ask patient return arm-keeping scapula in fix position of abduction and depression

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