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 ...

The trapezius, rhomboids, levator scapula, pectoralis minor, and serratus anterior are the muscles that contribute to the scapula's motion. These muscles are attached to the scapula and the spine or ...

3 Department of Allied Health Professions, Sheffield Hallam University, Sheffield, UK 4 Department of Allied Health Professions and Midwifery, University of Hertfordshire, Hertfordshire, UK 5 Central ...

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 ...

You may have heard of the scapula before, though it is more commonly called the shoulder blade. Scapulas play a very important role in the way your arms, shoulders, and back move. The scapula is a ...

Shoulder mobility exercises after 65: Try 4 chair moves from CPT Tyler Read to loosen stiff shoulders and reach overhead easier.

1 Department of Physical Therapy, High Point University, School of Health Sciences, High Point, North Carolina, USA 2 Department of Physical Therapy, East Tennessee State University, College of ...