Episode 219 - Is Your Winged Scapula Actually A Problem?

About this episode

This episode discusses the concept of winged scapula, its implications, and practical approaches to address it from an evidence-based perspective.

Winged scapula gets thrown around a lot in the rehab and fitness industries. A coach or clinician points it out, you start doing corrective exercises to fix it, feeling like it's another thing wrong with your body and maybe the cause of your pain. But most of the time, it's not the problem you think it is. In this episode, I walk through what winged scapula actually means, when it matters, and what to do about it, from a practical, evidence-based lens. 1:1 Assessment/Consult: https://jenhosler.com/monthly-coaching/ Movement School Wait List: https://jenhosler.com/movement-school/

People in this episode

Host: Dr. Jen Hosler

Topics covered

• winged scapula
• rehab
• fitness
• corrective exercises
• evidence-based practice

Keywords

• winged scapula
• rehabilitation
• fitness industry
• corrective exercises
• pain management

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