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Understanding the Key Differences Between Abduction and Adduction

Abduction and adduction are shoulder and hip movements that occur in the body's frontal plane—an imaginary line that divides the body into front and back halves. They're essential for stability and injury prevention in your shoulders, pelvis, and lower back.

Source: Verywell Health

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  • Georgia Orthopaedic Society
  • American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons
  • American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
  • American Society for Surgery of the Hand
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