The scapula functions as a bridge between the shoulder complex and the cervical spine and
plays a very important role in providing both mobility and stability of the neck/shoulder …

Frozen shoulder is a common debilitating disorder characterized by shoulder pain and
progressive loss of shoulder movement. Frozen shoulder is frequently associated with other …

Background Various studies have investigated scapulothoracic muscle activity and
recruitment patterns in relation to shoulder complaints in different populations, but a …

Background: The awareness is growing that central sensitization is of prime importance for
the assessment and management of chronic pain, but its classification is challenging …

The purpose of this clinical trial is to compare the effectiveness of a scapular-focused
treatment with a control therapy in patients with shoulder impingement syndrome. Therefore …

Severe exacerbation of symptoms following physical activity is characteristic for chronic-
fatigue syndrome (CFS) and fibromyalgia (FM). These exacerbations make it …

Objective The goal of this systematic literature review is to determine whether there are
differences and similarities in heart rate variability (HRV) between adult patients with …

Introduction Hyperexcitability of the central nervous system has been suggested to play an
important role in pain experienced by patients with unilateral shoulder pain. A systematic …

Objective To update a systematic review published in 2013 that focused on evaluating the
effectiveness of interventions within the scope of physical therapy, including exercise …

Scientific evidence supporting a role for faulty scapular positioning in patients with various
shoulder disorders is cumulating. Clinicians who manage patients with shoulder pain and …