What is a consequence of weakness in the scapular abductors?
Understand the Problem
The question is asking about the consequences of weakness in the scapular abductors, specifically how this weakness affects the functioning of other muscles and movements involving the scapula.
Answer
Scapular winging.
A consequence of weakness in the scapular abductors is scapular winging due to instability and improper movement of the scapula.
Answer for screen readers
A consequence of weakness in the scapular abductors is scapular winging due to instability and improper movement of the scapula.
More Information
Scapular winging is often caused by either muscle weakness or a nerve injury, including damage to the long thoracic nerve, leading to the inner edge of the scapula protruding out like wings.
Tips
A common mistake is attributing all shoulder dysfunction to rotator cuff problems without considering the role of scapular muscles.
Sources
- Scapular Winging - Physiopedia - physio-pedia.com
- Scapular Dyskinesis - Nationwide Children's Hospital - nationwidechildrens.org
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