The optimal treatment of grade III acromioclavicular (AC) dislocation is still controversial. Recent studies recommend surgery at that stage whereas meta-analysis favours conservative management. The objective of the present investigation was to analyse a clinical series of non-operated grade III AC dislocations and to determine their functional status. Thirty-five patients treated conservative...

Introduction: Scapular dyskinesis is an abnormality in scapula static or dynamic position. There are several techniques for scapular conservative treatment, including Kinesio Tape application, which used to promote and support joint alignment, decrease pain improve local muscle control. Objective. To investigate the effect of kinesio tape on kinematics subjects with dyskinesis. Methods. Fourtee...

[Purpose] This study developed a push-up plus guide and resistance device and investigated the effectiveness of the device. [Subject and Methods] A 39-year-old man presented with moderate pain with left scapular dyskinesis. A newly designed assistance device was used as a push-up plus guide and resistance device (PPGRD). The subject performed the push-up plus exercise without and then with the ...

Introduction Scapular fractures account for 3% to 5% of all fractures of the shoulder girdle and compose 0.4% to 1% of all fractures.The annual incidence of these injuries is estimated at 10 per 100,000 persons. The scapula plays an integral role in the association between the upper extremity and the axial skeleton. Scapular fractures have the potential to cause significant pain and to alter no...

We use the acronym SICK to refer to the findings one sees in this syndrome (Scapular malposition, Inferior medial border prominence, Coracoid pain and malposition, and dysKinesis of scapular movement). This recently recognized overuse muscular fatigue syndrome is yet another cause of shoulder pain in the throwing athlete who presents with dead arm complaints.1 The hallmark feature of this syndr...

BACKGROUND Scapular kinematic movement patterns between patients with subacromial impingement and healthy controls have been extensively investigated. However, a high degree of variability has been reported in the literature pertaining to differences between these 2 groups. PURPOSE To investigate the influence of subacromial pain on scapular kinematics. STUDY DESIGN Controlled laboratory st...