Shoulder blade pain differs from pain in the shoulder joint. It specifically affects the scapula—the triangular bone on both sides of the upper back—and the surrounding muscles and connective ...

uantwerpen.be Objective To systematically review the literature on the clinical outcomes of scapular-focused treatments in participants with subacromial pain syndrome (SPS). Design Systematic ...

This was achieved by manually aligning the base of the inclinometer along the spine of the scapula. At each measurement, the patient was asked if any pain was present, and this was graded and recorded ...

The latissimus dorsi was protected, and the serratus anterior was divided on the side anterior to the LTN. Two months after discharge, he presented with difficulty in elevating his right arm and ...

This prospective study was conducted to report our experiences of using the scapular manipulation technique (SMT) to reduce traumatic anterior shoulder dislocations. Methods: Between March 2002 and ...