Miglior citazione da The Scapula: Solving Shoulder Instability and Dyskinesis
If the shoulder blade isn't stable, the rest of the shoulder complex is essentially trying to build a house on quicksand.
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Teaching on assessment, testing, investigation, diagnosis and physiotherapy treatment of scapular instability
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Scapular dyskinesis occurs when the shoulder blade does not move correctly, often acting as a trickster in clinical settings. When the scapula lacks stability, it can masquerade as neck pain or rotator cuff issues, making the rest of the shoulder complex feel like it is built on quicksand. Proper movement is essential because the scapula is the unsung hero behind almost every movement your arm performs.
Force couples are the balanced muscle pulls that maintain proper joint function. A disruption in these balanced pulls can lead to significant issues, including chronic shoulder impingement and actual shoulder instability where the joint may begin to subluxate. Addressing these disruptions is vital for patients who have hit a plateau in their shoulder treatments and need to restore functional stability to the shoulder blade.
The scapula is considered a masquerader because its dysfunction often mimics other conditions. A patient might present with symptoms that appear to be classic rotator cuff problems or neck pain, but the underlying culprit is often the scapula failing to move as it should. Identifying scapular dyskinesis is key to solving persistent shoulder instability and ensuring that the shoulder complex has a stable foundation for movement.
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