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The cervical spine complex is often an accomplice to movement impairments of the shoulder and scapulothoracic complex. Lack of optimal postural control adds insult-to-injury by placing the upper
axial skeleton in a mechanically-compromised position. This leads to early and excessive fatigue, compensation by synergists, and poor movement patterns.

From your experiences and interpretation of the best available evidence, initiate the discussion on the function of the cervical spine complex (muscles, vertebral position/posture, etc.) and how it
impacts –or potentially contributes to– pathologies of the shoulder complex. Please be clear, concise and specific with your responses.