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An Electromyographic Analysis of the Cuff Link Rehabilitation Device.
- Source :
- Journal of Sport Rehabilitation; May2005, Vol. 14 Issue 2, p124, 13p, 4 Black and White Photographs, 2 Charts, 3 Graphs
- Publication Year :
- 2005
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Abstract
- Context: Closed kinetic chain exercises are reported to provide a more functional rehabilitation outcome. Objective: To determine the amount of muscle activity in 4 shoulder muscles during exercise on the Cuff Link. Design: Repeated measures. Setting: Laboratory. Subjects: 10 men and 10 women, age 18-50. Intervention: Subjects performed 3 sets of 5 revolutions on the Cuff Link in non-weight-bearing, partial-weight-bearing, and full-weight-bearing positions. Main Outcome Measures: Electromyography data were collected from the upper trapezius, anterior deltoid, serratus anterior, and pectoralis major and were expressed as percentage of maximal isometric contractions. Results: Significant differences were found across the weight-bearing conditions for all 4 muscles. Exercise on the Cuff Link required minimal to significant amounts of muscle recruitment. Conclusions: Muscle recruit-ment increases as weight bearing increases during use of the Cuff Link, suggesting an increase in dynamic stabilization of the glenohumeral joint. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 10566716
- Volume :
- 14
- Issue :
- 2
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- Journal of Sport Rehabilitation
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 16803254
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1123/jsr.14.2.124