Shoulder Rotation Affects Trapezius Muscle Activity During Shoulder Horizontal Abduction

Abstract Shoulder horizontal abduction exercise in the prone position is effective for strengthening the lower trapezius muscle. However, this exercise is difficult for patients with acute pain or those undergoing initial rehabilitation because of the postural characteristics of the exercise. This s...

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Published in:International journal of sports medicine 2024-07
Main Authors: Yu, Ilyoung, Kang, Minhyeok
Format: Article
Language:English
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Summary:Abstract Shoulder horizontal abduction exercise in the prone position is effective for strengthening the lower trapezius muscle. However, this exercise is difficult for patients with acute pain or those undergoing initial rehabilitation because of the postural characteristics of the exercise. This study aimed to (1) investigate the effect of a shoulder horizontal abduction exercise when performed with a different amount of shoulder rotation on the trapezius muscle activation and scapular anterior/posterior tilt angle and (2) evaluate the effect of shoulder rotation on the acromiohumeral distance while sitting. Fifteen healthy men performed shoulder horizontal abduction exercise in three shoulder positions (internal rotation, neutral rotation, and external rotation). During exercises, we measured trapezius muscle activity using an electromyography system and scapular anterior/posterior tilt angle using an inclinometer application. We also measured the acromiohumeral distance using real-time ultrasonography before the exercises. Increases in lower trapezius and middle trapezius muscle activities and a decrease in scapular anterior tilt occurred in shoulder external rotation compared with other positions (p
ISSN:0172-4622
1439-3964
1439-3964
DOI:10.1055/a-2358-4759