Currently, there exist freely available biomechanical models that include independent representations of both the neck and shoulder. To our knowledge, there are no open-source biomechanical models for joint functioning of neck and shoulder.
The aim of this research is to construct biomechanical model for neck and shoulder joint functioning and to investigate the work of neck and shoulder muscles during head and arm movements numerically. The results of this study are expected to improve the understanding of the relationship between pathological changes in the cervical spine and the shoulder girdle. This could lead to the development of more effective treatments and improve the quality of life for patients.