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Anatomy of the Human Shoulder Joint

Medically reviewed by Mallory Christopherson, DC Key Takeaways The shoulder joint is made up of four joints that work ...
You may have heard of the scapula before, though it is more commonly called the shoulder blade. Scapulas play a very important role in the way your arms, shoulders, and back move. The scapula is a ...
Shoulder injuries and different types of arthritis may cause acromioclavicular (AC) joint pain. The AC joint in the shoulder connects the collarbone to part of the shoulder blade. One of the AC ...
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 ...
Most people will hurt their shoulder at some point. In any given year, 20 to 30 per cent of the population will experience some shoulder pain. In my physiotherapy practice, shoulder pain and injury ...
Shoulders are awesome. These complex ball-and-socket contraptions allow for incredibly diverse movement and function. But this versatile setup can also be a common area of pain when mistreated. Using ...
Measuring motion: Erin Evke demonstrates how the cut patterns in the kirigami sensor open so that it follows the curve of her shoulder. (Courtesy: Levi Hutmacher/Michigan Engineering) A low-cost ...