Contra Indications
The term ‘winged scapula’ (also scapula alata) is used when the muscles of the scapula are too weak or paralyzed, resulting in a limited ability to stabilize the scapula. As a result, the medial or lateral borders of the scapula protrudes from back, like wings. The main reasons for this condition are musculoskeletal- and neurological-related.
Winging of scapula disturbs scapulohumeral rhythm; contributes to loss of power and limited flexion and abduction of the upper extremity .
The term ‘thoracic outlet syndrome’ describes compression of the neurovascular structures as they exit through the thoracic outlet (cervicothoracobrachial region). The thoracic outlet is marked by the anterior scalene muscle anteriorly, the middle scalene posteriorly, and the first rib inferiorly.
Winging of scapula contributes to loss of power and limited flexion and abduction of the upper extremity.
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