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How can i fix my shoulder posture?

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Dr. Robert Kent answered

Specializes in Physical & Rehabilitation Medicine

One of the most: Important things is to work on range of motion and strengthening, with focus on the scapula, as posturally this is integral. Scapular dyskinesis is one of the main causes of shoulder/rotator cuff tendonitis and needs to be addressed, especially as we age.

Answered 3/16/2014

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