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    Area of Science:

    • Biomechanics
    • Musculoskeletal research
    • Orthopedics

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    • Shoulder joint stability is crucial for arm function.
    • Understanding muscle contributions to shoulder stability is key for injury prevention and rehabilitation.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate how shoulder muscle stabilizing roles change with arm position.
    • To quantify the stability ratio (shear to compression force) of key shoulder muscles during various movements.

    Main Methods:

    • A personalized musculoskeletal model was employed.
    • Calculated stability ratios for rotator cuff and superficial shoulder muscles.
    • Assessed muscle function during abduction, flexion, and reaching in 10 healthy adults.

    Main Results:

    • Rotator cuff muscles consistently provide greater compression than shear forces.
    • Stability ratios varied significantly with humeral elevation and plane of elevation for most muscles.
    • Superficial shoulder muscles demonstrated dynamic changes in their stabilizing function.

    Conclusions:

    • Shoulder muscle stability is highly dependent on arm position and movement.
    • These findings aid in predicting joint instability during specific movements.
    • Applicable to understanding altered forces in individuals with shoulder motion abnormalities.