Which dysfunctions are typically associated with the upper extremity movement pattern?

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Which dysfunctions are typically associated with the upper extremity movement pattern?

In the upper extremity movement pattern, dysfunctions center on the shoulder girdle and how the arm moves relative to the thorax. Rotator cuff limitations reduce dynamic stabilization of the glenohumeral joint, and when combined with altered scapular mechanics, the subacromial space can be compromised during arm elevation, leading to impingement symptoms. This pattern captures common issues seen with the shoulder and its supporting muscles, like rotator cuff weakness or tendinopathy and shoulder impingement. The other options reflect problems in the lower extremities or non-shoulder regions, which belong to different movement patterns.

In the upper extremity movement pattern, dysfunctions center on the shoulder girdle and how the arm moves relative to the thorax. Rotator cuff limitations reduce dynamic stabilization of the glenohumeral joint, and when combined with altered scapular mechanics, the subacromial space can be compromised during arm elevation, leading to impingement symptoms. This pattern captures common issues seen with the shoulder and its supporting muscles, like rotator cuff weakness or tendinopathy and shoulder impingement. The other options reflect problems in the lower extremities or non-shoulder regions, which belong to different movement patterns.

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