The Art of Semeiotics

When I used to sit next to Professor Morico on the steps in front of the university, observing people passing by and trying to sense their present or future issues, my teacher pointed out to me that some people walked with the palm of their hand facing backward.

From a biomechanical perspective, the first muscle to suffer from this rotation/compensation is the supraspinatus, which inevitably undergoes unnatural and progressive wear, potentially leading to future shoulder pain and functional limitation.

Dr. Mozzi, on the other hand, describes it as a sign of a degenerative problem within the nervous system.

Both perspectives are perfectly compatible and manageable through the combination of a proper diet and breathing/postural exercises, which can help “change internal memories,” thus activating self-awareness, mental presence, and self-observation — the final stage (in my opinion) of any physiotherapy journey and personal growth process.

The question that should arise during the movements of daily life is:
“Am I able to perceive the position of my hands while I am walking?”

My thanks go to the unknown passerby, who inspired this post.