Dr. Azka Khalid PT

21/07/2025

16/03/2023

Scapular Winging

∆ This Post focuses on corrective techniques for a "winged" scapula.

∆ Scapular winging is used to describe the scapula (shoulder blade) lifting off the rib cage while also resembling a “wing”.

∆ This dysfunction results from a lack of stability and/or neuromuscular control between the serratus anterior and scapula.

∆ The serratus anterior plays a critical role in shoulder health because it provides support & stability to the shoulder joint by isometrically stabilizing the scapula.

∆ The serratus anterior's role is to assist the scapula with controlled movement patterns during overhead & pushing (protraction) motions.

∆ When the serratus anterior is not firing efficiently, this allows the scapula to lift off the rib cage - which can result in decreased shoulder performance.

∆ As a result, Scapular winging may also lead to shoulder discomfort/pain especially when one is performing pushing or overhead pressing movement patterns.

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