Effects of Scapular Upward Rotation Exercises on Alignment of Scapula and Clavicle and Strength of Scapular Upward Rotators in Subjects With Scapular Downward Rotation Syndrome

The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of a 6–week scapular upward rotation exercise (SURE) on scapular and clavicular alignment and scapular upward rotators strength in subjects with scapular downward rotation syndrome (SDRS). Seventeen volunteer subjects with SDRS were recruited from university populations. The alignment of the scapula and clavicle was measured using radiographic analysis and compared in subjects before and after a 6–week self–SURE program. A hand–held dynamometer was used to measure the strength of the scapular upward rotators.
Source: Journal of Electromyography and Kinesiology - Category: Neurology Authors: Source Type: research