The shoulder is the most flexible joint of the body providing us with a wide range of motion of the upper limb as well as generating power movements like throwing, lifting and carrying. Unfortunately this mobility comes at the expense of instability and high injury potential. This article briefly reviews the anatomy and movements of the shoulder before going into a more detailed look at the diagnosis of injuries to the various soft tissue structures making up the shoulder girdle. We outline some simple assessment techniques with accompanying online video footage, showing how each structure can be assessed and differentially diagnosed.
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