Biomechanical and osteopathic approach to shoulder pain.
One of the most common complaints heard by primary care physicians is shoulder pain. Yet, most shoulder discomfort can be attributed to a variety of physiologic and anatomic dysfunctions outside of the glenohumeral joint. This paper addresses the anatomic and biomechanical mechanisms of shoulder motion and presents a logical approach to diagnosis and osteopathic treatment of the sore shoulder.
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D001696:Biomechanical Phenomena; D006801:Humans; D008208:Lymphatic System / Q000503:physiopathology; D010021:Osteopathic Medicine / Q000379:methods*; D010146:Pain / Q000209:etiology / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D026741:Physical Therapy Modalities; D012785:Shoulder Joint / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000098:blood supply / Q000503:physiopathology*