Michael J Mullaney, Christine Perkinson, Ian Kremenic, Timothy F Tyler, Karl Orishimo, Christopher Johnson
BACKGROUND: Traditionally, shoulder isometrics are introduced in the early stages of shoulder rehabilitation. A patient's isometric torque output is based on a subjective perception of force generation. By utilizing elastic resistance elongation (strain) to standardize force output, clinicians could prescribe shoulder therapeutic isometrics based on % maximum voluntary contraction (%MVC). PURPOSE/HYPOTHESIS: The purpose of this study was to measure electromyographic (EMG) activity and determine the %MVC during shoulder flexion, external rotation and abduction isometrics at varying lengths of TheraBand® elastic resistance...
June 2017: International Journal of Sports Physical Therapy