Muscles Of The Shoulder Girdle

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What is Pectoralis Minor Syndrome?

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overuse of the pectoralis minor and subcalvius as scapular depressor

rsults in tight, inelastic pectoralis minor muscles

signs: forward shoulders, winged scapula

symptoms: tenderness as muscle, pain and spasm at rhomboids, possible numbness at ulner side from pressing at brachial plexus
difficulty in turning neck

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most dancers have inadequate strength in scapular muscles, which leads to:

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overuse, tightness, imbalances

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What are common shoulder injuries?

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rotator cuff injuries- overuse, spasm, strain or tearing of rotator muscles

dislocation- separation ot joint

bisipital tendonitis- inflammation of tendon of long head of biceps

bursitis- inflammation of the bursa beneath

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What are the (7) principles of efficient lifting?

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