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The role of the scapula in athletic shoulder function.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  9548131     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
The exact role and the function of the scapula are misunderstood in many clinical situations. This lack of awareness often translates into incomplete evaluation and diagnosis of shoulder problems. In addition, scapular rehabilitation is often ignored. Recent research, however, has demonstrated a pivotal role for the scapula in shoulder function, shoulder injury, and shoulder rehabilitation. This knowledge will help the physician to provide more comprehensive care for the athlete. This "Current Concepts" review will address the anatomy of the scapula, the roles that the scapula plays in overhead throwing and serving activities, the normal biomechanics of the scapula, abnormal biomechanics and physiology of the scapula, how the scapula may function in injuries that occur around the shoulder, and treatment and rehabilitation of scapular problems.
Authors:
W B Kibler
Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article; Review    
Journal Detail:
Title:  The American journal of sports medicine     Volume:  26     ISSN:  0363-5465     ISO Abbreviation:  Am J Sports Med     Publication Date:    1998 Mar-Apr
Date Detail:
Created Date:  1998-07-09     Completed Date:  1998-07-09     Revised Date:  2005-11-16    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  7609541     Medline TA:  Am J Sports Med     Country:  UNITED STATES    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  325-37     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Lexington Clinic Sports Medicine Center, Kentucky 40504, USA.
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Biomechanics
Humans
Movement Disorders / etiology,  rehabilitation
Scapula / injuries,  physiology*,  physiopathology*
Shoulder / injuries*

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