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 ...

Muscle knots are hard, sensitive areas of muscles that tighten and contract even when the muscle is at rest. These tense muscle fibers can cause pain in other parts of the body when touched. Muscle ...

Your scapulae are flat, triangular bones that float on the back of your rib cage, anchored only by muscles. Each scapula can move in six different directions: up, down, in toward your spine, and out ...

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 ...

Swelling, which can be internal or external, is the body’s response to inflammation, fluid buildup, injury, or illness. Visible signs of swelling include enlargement of the affected area and fluid ...

2 Department of Physical Therapy, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA 3 Department of Physical Therapy, Arcadia University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA 4 Department of Physical ...

1 Department of Rehabilitation Sciences and Physiotherapy, Ghent University, Ghent, Belgium 2 Division of Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy, Department of Health Sciences, Artesis University College ...

Dana Santas, known as the “Mobility Maker,” is a certified strength and conditioning specialist and mind-body coach in professional sports, and is the author of the book “Practical Solutions for Back ...