Article
Physiology
Jinde Liu, Stanley Sai-chuen Hui, Yijian Yang, Yanhao Liu, Qipeng Song, Dewei Mao
Summary: This study examined the scapular motions and muscle activity during Yi Jin Bang (YJB) exercises and found that YJB exercises play an important role in shoulder rehabilitation.
FRONTIERS IN PHYSIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Larissa Pechincha Ribeiro, Rodrigo Py Goncalves Barreto, Ricardo Augusto Souza Fernandes, Paula Rezende Camargo
Summary: The aim of this study was to identify predictive factors and their interactions in discriminating positive and negative Scapular Assistance Test results in individuals with shoulder pain during arm elevation. The study found that the angular onset of pain, scapular dyskinesis, pain catastrophizing, serratus anterior and lower trapezius muscle strength were the main predictors. Disability of the upper limbs did not contribute to the test results.
Article
Orthopedics
Kelly R. Berckmans, Birgit Castelein, Dorien Borms, Thierry Parlevliet, Ann Cools
Summary: This study explored the activity of deeper-layer scapular muscles and related ratios during 4 shoulder exercises. It suggests performing side-lying external rotation and side-lying forward flexion exercises to strengthen the middle and lower trapezius, even in cases of hyperactivity of the pectoralis minor. However, caution should be taken when prescribing the 4 exercises to patients with hyperactivity in the levator scapulae and/or rhomboid major.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF SPORTS MEDICINE
(2021)
Article
Biophysics
F. Dos Anjos, G. Boccia, P. R. Brustio, A. Rainoldi, M. Gazzoni
Summary: This study addresses the issue of finding an optimal bipolar positioning for selective activation of the lower trapezius during pulling exercises using high-density surface electromyography (HD-sEMG).
PHYSIOLOGICAL MEASUREMENT
(2022)
Review
Orthopedics
Toufic R. Jildeh, Daisy A. Ference, Muhammad J. Abbas, Eric X. Jiang, Kelechi R. Okoroha
Summary: The review highlights the importance of conservative interventions focusing on optimizing scapular kinematics in the management of scapulothoracic dyskinesis. It also emphasizes the need for further research on treatment modalities including surgical intervention and system-based diagnostic approaches.
CURRENT REVIEWS IN MUSCULOSKELETAL MEDICINE
(2021)
Review
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Guillermo Mendez-Rebolledo, Ignacio Orozco-Chavez, Juan Morales-Verdugo, Rodrigo Ramirez-Campillo, Ann M. J. Cools
Summary: The study showed that different unstable support surfaces can affect the electromyographic activity of the scapular muscles during closed kinetic chain exercises. Suspension equipment achieved the highest UT activation levels, while the effect on SA was not significant. However, the conclusions should be interpreted cautiously due to the low certainty of evidence.
Review
Orthopedics
Campbell Hogan, Jo-Anne Corbett, Simon Ashton, Luke Perraton, Rachel Frame, Jodie Dakic
Summary: The study found that scapular dyskinesis was present in a high percentage of athletes, but did not significantly increase the risk of shoulder injury among athletes.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF SPORTS MEDICINE
(2021)
Article
Sport Sciences
Maria B. Werin, Annelies G. Maenhout, Jonas Icket, Nielt Jacxsens, Evelien Kempkes, Ann M. Cools
Summary: This study aimed to investigate whether there are differences in scapular muscle performance during plyometric shoulder exercises when the demand on the kinetic chain is changed. The results from electromyography (EMG) measurements showed that the muscle ratio of upper trapezius to serratus anterior was lower under high demand on the kinetic chain. Additionally, the prone position resulted in higher activity of scapular and trunk muscles compared to the side and standing positions.
JOURNAL OF STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jefferson James dos Santos, Rebeca Orozco Nagy, Matheus Almeida Souza, Leonardo Intelangelo, Michelle Almeida Barbosa, Gabriela Silveira-Nunes, Alexandre Carvalho Barbosa
Summary: This study evaluated the excitation levels of infraspinatus, upper trapezius, and lower trapezius muscles during scapular retraction exercises with progressive adduction loads. The results showed that scapular retraction with adduction loads at 40-50% of MVC is an effective alternative to overhead exercises for activating the LT and IS muscles without increasing UT excitation.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2021)
Review
Orthopedics
Diana Cabral Teixeira, Luis Alves, Manuel Gutierres
Summary: Scapular dyskinesis can cause or exacerbate shoulder pathology, impairing shoulder function and compromising the success of clinical intervention.
EFORT OPEN REVIEWS
(2021)
Article
Neurosciences
Jonathan F. Garcia, Cristina Herrera, Jacquelyn M. Maciukiewicz, Reagan E. Anderson, Daniel C. Ribeiro, Clark R. Dickerson
Summary: This study compared the effects of four exercises with shoulder elevation below 90 degrees on the EMG activity of four shoulder girdle muscles, while considering sex effects. The side lying external rotation and the wall slide exercises produced the highest peak EMG activation for the lower trapezius, both 33% and 29% lower than the Y prone. In terms of the ratio between upper trapezius and lower trapezius, the side lying external rotation had the lowest value, followed by the Y prone and wall slide (53% and 59% respectively higher). Therefore, side lying external rotation and the wall slide are recommended for targeting the lower trapezius muscle during early rehabilitation.
JOURNAL OF ELECTROMYOGRAPHY AND KINESIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Computer Science, Interdisciplinary Applications
Y. Blache, I Rogowski, M. Degot, R. Trama, R. Dumas
Summary: The variability of kinematic model parameters has an influence on scapulothoracic angle estimates. This study identifies the parameters that have the largest effect on scapulothoracic angle estimates and shows that altering these parameters can lead to significant variations in scapulothoracic angles. The clavicle length is found to be the most influential parameter in explaining the variance of scapulothoracic angles.
MEDICAL & BIOLOGICAL ENGINEERING & COMPUTING
(2022)
Article
Neurosciences
Justin L. Staker, Amanda J. Evans, Laura E. Jacobs, Thomas P. Ebert, Noah A. Fessler, Gaura Saini, Paula M. Ludewig
Summary: This study aimed to investigate whether clinician guidance could modify muscle activity and kinematics of the scapulothoracic joint. The results showed that combined guidance had the most significant improvements in muscle activity and joint movement, and external rotation exercises yielded the best outcomes.
JOURNAL OF ELECTROMYOGRAPHY AND KINESIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Orthopedics
Cetin Sayaca, Miray Unal, Mahmut Calik, Filiz Erdem Eyuboglu, Defne Kaya, A. Merter Ozenci
Summary: The relationship between scapular dyskinesis and shoulder proprioception is one of the reasons for postoperative recurrence.
ORTHOPAEDIC JOURNAL OF SPORTS MEDICINE
(2021)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Jae Woo Jung, Young Kyun Kim
Summary: The study revealed a high prevalence of scapular dyskinesis among elite boxers, with those affected also experiencing shoulder dysfunction and neck disability. Further research is needed to explore the relationship between scapular dyskinesis and neck disability in boxers.
MEDICINA-LITHUANIA
(2021)
Article
Orthopedics
Dayana P. Rosa, John D. Borstad, Julia K. Ferreira, Vander Gava, Rodrigo Santos, Paula R. Camargo
Summary: This study aimed to assess the effects of two interventions on individuals with PCT and shoulder impingement symptoms. Results showed that the experimental intervention group demonstrated better outcomes in scapular upward rotation and LF test value, with improvements in other variables for both groups.
BRAZILIAN JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL THERAPY
(2021)
Article
Neurosciences
Vander Gava, Dayana Patricia Rosa, Natalia Duarte Pereira, Vandana Phadke, Paula Rezende Camargo
Summary: This study determined the ratio between glenohumeral and three-dimensional scapular motion during arm elevation and lowering, and found differences between intervals and/or between elevation and lowering during specific intervals in healthy individuals.
JOURNAL OF ELECTROMYOGRAPHY AND KINESIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Rehabilitation
Germanna M. Barbosa, Larissa P. Ribeiro, Ana B. Nasser, Gretchen D. Oliver, Paula R. Camargo
Summary: This study examined the musculoskeletal adaptations in the shoulder complex of pediatric and adult tennis athletes, aiming to provide insights for preventive protocols and rehabilitation programs. The results showed differences in shoulder flexibility, scapular and clavicular position, and muscle strength between the two age groups. These findings contribute to a better understanding of biomechanical adaptations in the shoulder of amateur tennis athletes in different age groups.
JOURNAL OF SPORT REHABILITATION
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Danilo Harudy Kamonseki, Melina Nevoeiro Haik, Larissa Pechincha Ribeiro, Rafaela Firmino de Almeida, Lucas Araujo de Almeida, Carlos Luques Fonseca, Paula Rezende Camargo
Summary: The study aimed to verify the measurement properties of Brazilian versions of FABQ and TSK in individuals with shoulder pain. The results showed that both instruments exhibited adequate internal consistency and moderate to good reliability, but suboptimal responsiveness in individuals with shoulder pain.
Article
Orthopedics
Nestor Requejo-Salinas, Jeremy Lewis, Lori A. Michener, Roy La Touche, Ruben Fernandez-Matias, Juan Tercero-Lucas, Paula Rezende Camargo, Marcus Bateman, Filip Struyf, Jean-Sebastien Roy, Anju Jaggi, Timothy Uhl, Leanne Bisset, Craig A. Wassinger, Robert Donatelli, Melina Nevoeiro Haik, Enrique Lluch-Girbes
Summary: A Delphi study was conducted to identify the most relevant clinical descriptors for diagnosing rotator cuff related shoulder pain (RCRSP). Consensus was reached on 18 clinical descriptors across six clinical domains.
BRAZILIAN JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL THERAPY
(2022)
Review
Rehabilitation
Vander Gava, Larissa Pechincha Ribeiro, Rodrigo Py Goncalves Barreto, Paula Rezende Camargo
Summary: Telerehabilitation may have potential in improving pain and disability in individuals with shoulder pain, but the current evidence is of low quality and does not provide a definite recommendation for its use in this population.
CLINICAL REHABILITATION
(2022)
Article
Rehabilitation
Leonardo Luiz Barretti Secchi, Danilo Harudy Kamonseki, Paula Rezende Camargo, Luciana De Michelis Mendonca
Summary: This study aimed to verify the association between the isometric strength of the shoulder external rotators and serratus anterior with the performance of functional tests in overhead athletes. The results showed that the isometric strength of the serratus anterior was associated with SMB-T and USSP-T, while the isometric strength of the shoulder external rotators was not associated with CKCUEST in overhead athletes.
PHYSICAL THERAPY IN SPORT
(2022)
Article
Orthopedics
Gustavo Ricci Noes, Melina Nevoeiro Haik, Henrique Pott-Junior, Rodrigo Py Goncalves Barreto, Larissa Pechincha Ribeiro, Dayana Patricia Rosa, Paula Rezende Camargo
Summary: The study aimed to investigate the association between the angular onset of pain during arm elevation and upper-limb functioning in individuals with rotator cuff related shoulder pain (RCRSP). The results showed that individuals with an angular onset of pain above 120° had better upper-limb functioning compared to those with an angular onset of pain between 60°-120°. Male sex, younger age, non-dominant side being affected, and longer duration of symptoms were also associated with better functioning.
BRAZILIAN JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL THERAPY
(2022)
Article
Orthopedics
Rodrigo Py Goncalves Barreto, Paula M. Ludewig, Jonathan P. Braman, Ernest Davenport, Larissa Pechincha Ribeiro, Paula Rezende Camargo
Summary: The study found that the evaluation components cannot explain shoulder disability well, with pain catastrophizing and psychological factors explaining shoulder function to a greater extent.
BRAZILIAN JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL THERAPY
(2022)
Editorial Material
Sport Sciences
Pablo Oscar Policastro, Paula Rezende Camargo
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SPORTS PHYSICAL THERAPY
(2022)
Article
Rehabilitation
Danilo Harudy Kamonseki, Melina Nevoeiro Haik, Larissa Pechincha Ribeiro, Rafaela Firmino Almeida, Paula Rezende Camargo
Summary: The study found that scapular movement training (SMT) was not superior to standardized exercises in improving scapular biomechanics, behavioral, and clinical aspects of individuals with shoulder pain.
DISABILITY AND REHABILITATION
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Larissa Pechincha Ribeiro, Rodrigo Py Goncalves Barreto, Ricardo Augusto Souza Fernandes, Paula Rezende Camargo
Summary: The aim of this study was to identify predictive factors and their interactions in discriminating positive and negative Scapular Assistance Test results in individuals with shoulder pain during arm elevation. The study found that the angular onset of pain, scapular dyskinesis, pain catastrophizing, serratus anterior and lower trapezius muscle strength were the main predictors. Disability of the upper limbs did not contribute to the test results.
Review
Rehabilitation
Eliane de Morais Machado, Melina Nevoeiro Haik, Julia Kortstee Ferreira, Jonatas Ferreira da Silva Santos, Paula Rezende Camargo, Luciana De Michelis Mendonca
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the association of trunk and lower limb factors with shoulder complaints and sport performance in overhead athletes. Sixty-five studies were included, and the evidence suggests that trunk/lower limb strength, endurance, power, jump, and balance were not associated with shoulder complaints and/or throwing performance. However, athletes with shoulder complaints performed worse in trunk stability and endurance tests, while athletes with high throwing performance had better results in jump measures and knee extension strength.
PHYSICAL THERAPY IN SPORT
(2023)
Article
Rehabilitation
Lucas Araujo de Almeida, Natalia Duarte Pereira, Melina Nevoeiro Haik, Paula Rezende Camargo
Summary: The purpose of this study was to link shoulder-specific Patient Reported Outcome Measures (PROMs) to the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) domains and categories, and to determine if the items fit into the ICF framework. The PROMs covered components of body functions, activities, and participation, but did not cover components of body structure and environmental factors. WORC and SST were the PROMs that covered the highest number of ICF domains (seven and six, respectively), with SST being shorter and less time-consuming in a clinical assessment. Clinicians can use this study to choose a more appropriate shoulder-specific PROM based on clinical demand.
DISABILITY AND REHABILITATION
(2023)
Article
Rehabilitation
Natalia Duarte Pereira, Maira Carolina Lixandra, David Morris, Stella Maris Michaelsen, Paula Rezende Camargo
Summary: This study evaluated the effects of CIMT on individuals with severe hemiparesis. After a 2-week CIMT intervention, UL clinical assessments showed significant increases in GMAL scores at post-intervention and follow-ups, while GWMFT performance time scores significantly decreased at post-intervention and 1-month follow-up. Kinematic variability of the paretic UL also improved in all tasks except for turning on the light switch.
JOURNAL OF BODYWORK AND MOVEMENT THERAPIES
(2023)