Medically reviewed by Oluseun Olufade, MD Shoulder blade pain is commonly caused by a muscle strain but can also arise from ...

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 ...

In the fourth of a five-part series, Dana Santas explains how strong scapular muscles promote healthy shoulders, better posture and a pain-free upper body.

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 ...

THERE WAS A TIME when the overhead press was considered the ultimate display of strength. That’s why nearly every strongman ...

Suprascapular entrapment neuropathy is well known in certain athletes, especially volleyball players. A brother and sister presented with right shoulder pain and wasting of the scapular muscles, ...

Objective First, to look for appropriate closed kinetic chain exercises to restore intramuscular imbalance between upper trapezius (UT) and serratus anterior (SA) in overhead athletes. Second, to ...

The shoulder is one of the most mobile joints in the body, and excessive mobility demands stability. Many types of athletes—including climbers, cyclists, weightlifters, and triathletes—should build ...