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Filter by:Shoulder instability due to muscle weakness is a common problem in disorders of the upper extremities. During arm motion, the scapula acts as a dynamic base for the humeral head. To safely move the shoulder with an exoskeleton for the upper extremities a textile orthosis was developed that stabilizes the scapula against the thorax. The support level of the orthosis is continuously manually adjustable. To test the feasibility of our design and to improve the functionality of the textile orthosis, it needs to be investigated how the orthosis acts on people affected by shoulder instability. The investigators seek to explore how people with shoulder instability respond to the orthosis, and how they may benefit from the orthosis function. Therefore, the range of motion of arm elevation will be compared in different conditions: (i) without any support, (ii) with the support of a trained therapist, and (iii) when the device is engaged at the individual's optimal support level. Additionally, pilot tests will be performed to fix different parameters in our study protocol, such as the the optimal orthosis stiffness level and the ideal number of movement repetitions.
The 3-dimensional position and orientation of the scapula as well as muscle activation of upper trapezius (UT), lower trapezius (LT) and serratus anterior (SA) of asymptomatic dyskinetic sportspeole will be recorded during shoulder flexion and shoulder abduction, in loaded and unloaded conditions. Participants will be assessed in standard condition and with two differents kinesiotaping techniques.
Background: Patterns of scapular dyskinesis have unique scapular kinematics and associated muscular activation. The characteristics of scapular dyskinesis may be associated with functional disability. The investigators investigated whether the level of shoulder function and primary dysfunction items were different in each unique pattern of scapular dyskinesis. The factors associated with shoulder dysfunction in different patterns of scapular dyskinesis were identified. Methods: Participants with unilateral shoulder pain were classified as having a single dyskinesis pattern (inferior angle prominence, pattern I; medial border prominence, pattern II) or a mixed dyskinesis pattern (patterns I+II). Clinical measurements with the Flexilevel Scale of Shoulder Function (FLEX-SF score), shoulder range of motion, anterior/posterior shoulder tightness, and pectoralis minor index were recorded. These clinical measurements, 3-D scapular kinematics (electromagnetic-based motion analysis), and associated muscular activation (electromyography on the upper, middle, and lower parts of the trapezius and serratus anterior muscles) during arm elevation were analyzed for associations with functional disability.
The purpose of this study is to assess the effectiveness of global postural reeducation relative to segmental exercises in the treatment of scapular dyskinesis with cervicalgia.
Basic strength training for the neck/shoulder muscles can decrease intensity of neck/shoulder pain, but it is uncertain whether training should focus directly on the upper trapezius - which is most often tender - or on the lower compartments and serratus anterior. We hypothesize that strengthening exercise for the lower and middle trapezius as well as the serratus anterior will decrease intensity of neck/shoulder pain among office workers