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Shouldering on… continuing our two-part dive into shoulder mobility

Liz is a personal trainer, group fitness instructor and yoga teacher living near Bath in Somerset. Visit her website, freshfordfitness.com to find out more.

Previously we looked at three key areas that contribute to healthy shoulder function – the shoulder joint (glenohumeral joint), the thoracic spine (mid to upper back) and the scapulae (shoulder blades). Mobility in all three regions is important for swimmers, and range of movement in one has a direct impact on others.

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