What the video shows
It shows the shoulder blade on the ribcage and its relationship with the shoulder joint. This is a useful reference when pain is felt around the shoulder or between the shoulder blades.
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The shoulder blade in impingement
The video presents the shoulder blade as part of the shoulder girdle. When it moves and stabilises well, the arm has a more secure base for lifting, pushing and carrying.
How this may feel
With fatigue or reduced control, symptoms may be felt at the top of the shoulder, around the shoulder blade or during overhead movement.
A sensible next step
Assessment helps determine whether the focus should be mobility, strength, movement technique or the way load is being progressed.