Objectives: To determine if the muscle force and electromyographic activity in the scapular rotators of overhead athletes with impingement symptoms showed differences between the injured and ...

September 29, 2009 — Best practices for diagnosing and treating biceps tendinitis and tendinosis in the family practice setting are reviewed in the September 1 issue of American Family Physician.

Scapular kinematics and muscle activity are fundamental aspects of shoulder function and rehabilitation. The scapula serves not only as a base for multiple muscular attachments but also as a dynamic ...

The scapula has its own set of joint actions: The shoulder girdle has a set of joint actions specific to motion of the scapula. Although this may seem like just another set of confusing terms to ...

Background Gymnastic sports requires repetitive high load overhead movements that can lead to upper extremity injury. The scapula and the shoulder play a vital role in injury-free performance.

This Journal feature begins with a case vignette highlighting a common clinical problem. Evidence supporting various strategies is then presented, followed by a review of formal guidelines, when they ...

Scapular wall slides strengthen the muscles surrounding the scapula, which is essential for shoulder stability. This ...

Scapular winging, sometimes called a winged scapula, is a condition that affects the shoulder blades. It causes the shoulder blades to stick out. Scapula is the anatomical term for the shoulder blade.

The Vail Valley has a surprising number of competitive swimmers and plenty of others that swim recreationally. Swimming is unique as the shoulder and upper body supply 90 percent of the propulsive ...