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Treating A SICK Scapula

Treating A SICK Scapula

Evaluation Of A SICK Scapula When assessing for a SICK scapula the affected shoulder will appear to be sitting lower than the other side often easily seen when viewed from both the front or back (often this shoulder posture is referred to as being “dropped” or “drooping”). As well as appearing “dropped” the shoulder blade… Read More >

What Is A SICK Scapula?

What Is A SICK Scapula?

Scapular Dyskinesis And The SICK Scapula Scapulohumeral rhythm refers to the coordinated movement that occurs between the scapula and humerus. The coordination of the movement between the shoulder blade socket and the ball of the humerus is necessary with movements of the upper limb and crucial with overhead pushing and pulling activities (such as performing… Read More >

Scapular Dyskinesis: Abnormal Shoulder Blade Motion

Scapular Dyskinesis: Abnormal Shoulder Blade Motion

What Is The Scapula? Your scapula (often referred to as your shoulder blade) is the triangular shaped bone that sits on your back at the rear of your shoulder. The shoulder blade is attached to the body only through its attachment to the clavicle (your collarbone) via the acromioclavicular joint (often shortened to being called… Read More >