Acromiohumeral distance during neuromuscular electrical stimulation of the lower trapezius and serratus anterior muscles in healthy participants

Mackenzie, TA; Bdaiwi, AH; Herrington, LC; Horsley, I; Cools, AM

Abstract

Key Points
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Acromiohumeral distance increased during neuromuscular electrical stimulation of the lower trapezius muscle, serratus anterior muscle, and combined lower trapezius and serratus anterior muscles.

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The increase in acromiohumeral distance was not different among the 3 neuromuscular electrical-stimulation procedures.

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The muscle force couple around the scapula is important in rehabilitation and scapular control and influences acromiohumeral distance.

Citation

Mackenzie, T., Bdaiwi, A., Herrington, L., Horsley, I., & Cools, A. (2015). Acromiohumeral distance during neuromuscular electrical stimulation of the lower trapezius and serratus anterior muscles in healthy participants. Journal of Athletic Training, 50(7), 713-718. https://doi.org/10.4085/1062-6050-50.4.03

• Journal Article Type: Article
• Publication Date: Jul 1, 2015
• Deposit Date: Nov 2, 2016
• Journal: Journal of Athletic Training
• Print ISSN: 1062-6050
• Electronic ISSN: 1938-162X
• Publisher: National Athletic Trainers' Associaton
• Volume: 50
• Issue: 7
• Pages: 713-718
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4085/1062-6050-50.4.03
• Publisher URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.4085/1062-6050-50.4.03