The current study aimed to compare the shoulder kinematics (3D scapular orientation, scapular angular displacement and scapulohumeral rhythm) of asymptomatic participants under unloaded and loaded conditions during unilateral shoulder elevation in the scapular plane. We used a repeated-measures design with a convenience sample. Eleven male participants with an age range of 21-28 years with no r...

The complexity of shoulder mechanics combined with the movement of skin relative to the scapula makes it difficult to measure shoulder kinematics with sufficient accuracy to distinguish between symptomatic and asymptomatic individuals. Multibody skeletal models can improve motion capture accuracy by reducing the space of possible joint movements, and models are used widely to improve measuremen...

BACKGROUND AND HYPOTHESIS The push-up plus exercise is a common therapeutic exercise for improving shoulder function and treating shoulder pathology. To date, the kinematics of the push-up plus exercise have not been studied. Our hypothesis was that the wall push-up plus exercise would demonstrate increased scapular internal rotation and increased humeral anterior translation during the plus ph...

Context: With a key role in normal shoulder function, scapular kinematics have been investigated impingement syndrome (SIS). Objectives: This systematic review aimed at determining kinematic patterns patients with SIS compared to asymptomatic individuals. Data Sources: Databases such as PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, Ovid, Embase and PEDRO were searched from January 1995 June 2021. Study Selec...

The aim of this study was to analyze the relative contribution of the scapular motion on the extreme range-of-motion of shoulder external and internal rotation, in overhead athletes. An electromagnetic tracking device (Flock of Birds) was used to record humeral and scapular kinematics. The dominant arm of 26 male subjects (13 athletes and 13 non-athletes) was studied while subjects actively rea...

BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE Shoulder dysfunction is common in various patient populations. This investigation was performed to assess shoulder dysfunction with self-report and performance-based functional measures. SUBJECTS Fifty men (25 with shoulder dysfunction and 25 without shoulder dysfunction) participated in this study. METHODS Self-report functional disabilities were assessed with the Fl...

Taping is commonly used in the conservative treatment of shoulder impingement syndrome. However, the underlying mechanism of taping and its effect on kinematics are not yet understood and there is little evidence to support its use. There are two main taping techniques used in physical rehabilitation, Rigid and Elastic taping. In this study, a motion capture system was used to track reflective ...