Welcome to episode 72 of The Optimal Body Podcast
Scapular Winging? What Can You Do!
Seen or been told your shoulder blade is in a funky position during exercise? Perhaps popping out a little bit? Heard that scapular winging will cause pain inadvertently? Dr. Jen and Dr. Dom have your back as they explore all things scapular and debunk the common myths surrounding scapular winging. Tune into how scapular winging occurs, how you can begin to explore scapular range of motion, and how your scapular moves in coordination with its neighbors. Through this podcast, you’ll develop an appreciation for your scapulae and feel empowered to explore gaining control, awareness, and free expression through your scapulae!
What You Will Learn in this PT Pearl:
1:24 – What is Scapular Winging?
2:14 – Scapular Anatomy.
4:05 – Does scapular winging cause pain?
5:50 – Are you aware of your scapular winging?
9:24 – it’s not only about the scapular.
13:50 – Scapular range of motion.
16:53 – Videotape how your scapular moves… It’s pretty cool!
17:32 – How to test your scapular range of motion.
19:45 – Funny movement does not mean pain or injury.
To Watch the PT Pearl on YouTube, click here: https://www.youtube.com/watch
Items mentioned in this episode include:
The Mobility Method: https://www.docjenfit.com/mobility
The Optimal Body Membership: https://docjenfit.com/theoptimalbody/
Research Citations
Hotta, G., Gomes de Assis Couto, A., Cools, A., McQuade, K. and Siriani de Oliveira, A., 2020. Effects of adding scapular stabilization exercises to a periscapular strengthening exercise program in patients with subacromial pain syndrome: A randomized controlled trial. Musculoskeletal Science and Practice, [online] 49, p.102171. Retrieved from https://www.sciencedirect.com
Plummer, H., Sum, J., Pozzi, F., Varghese, R. and Michener, L., 2017. Observational Scapular Dyskinesis: Known-Groups Validity in Patients With and Without Shoulder Pain. Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy, 47(8), pp.530-537. Retrieved from https://www.jospt.org
Hogan, C., Corbett, J., Ashton, S., Perraton, L., Frame, R. and Dakic, J., 2020. Scapular Dyskinesis Is Not an Isolated Risk Factor for Shoulder Injury in Athletes: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. The American Journal of Sports Medicine, p.036354652096850. Retrieved from https://journals.sagepub.com
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