An observational study in Scapular Dyskinesis, sponsored by University of Liege. Completed at 1 site in Belgium. Open to male participants aged 18 Years to 35 Years. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2019-05-06.
Sponsored by University of Liege · Observational
The 3-dimensional position and orientation of the scapula as well as muscle activation of upper trapezius (UT), lower trapezius (LT) and serratus anterior (SA) of asymptomatic dyskinetic sportspeole will be recorded during shoulder flexion and shoulder abduction, in loaded and unloaded conditions. Participants will be assessed in standard condition and with two differents kinesiotaping techniques.
About 20 dyskinetic asymptomatic people will be involved in the study. The objective will be to compare two different kinesiotaping techniques in normalizing scapular kinematics.
Tridimensional-movement of the scapula and EMG activity of periscapular muscles will be evaluated doing flexion (sagittal plane) and abduction (frontal plane) movements.
EMG acquisitions :
The electromyographic (EMG) signals are collected with Trigno Standard and Trigno Mini wireless sensors (Delsys, Boston, MA, USA) using silver-contact bipolar bar electrodes with fixed 10 mm inter-electrode spacing [49]. Three of the main scapular stabilizing muscles of the shoulder are investigated: upper trapezius, lower trapezius and serratus anterior. Electrodes are placed on the dyskinetic side. In case of bilateral scapular dyskinesis, electrodes are placed on the side where the most important dysfunction was observed. Data are acquired at a sample frequency of 1000 Hz.
Tridimensionnal assessment:
Scapular kinematics is assessed using a three-dimensional motion analysis system, an optoelectronic system based on active markers (Codamotion, Charnwood Dynamic, UK). For that purpose, four Codamotion CX1 units are used, at a sampling of 100 Hz. Fifteen active markers were placed on the skin of the subject on the same side as EMG electrodes: 4 on the thorax, 6 on the scapula, 4 on the arm and 1 on the acromio-clavicular joint.
Procedure :
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Male dyskinetic sportspeople without shoulder pain, from sportsclub in the Province of Liege (Belgium)
Exclusion Criteria:
Mc Connel taping and another kinesiotaping technique
EMG activity of upper trapezius, lower trapezius and serratus anterior
Measurement with Delsys Trigno (non invasive electrodes)
Time frame: in standard condition and with kinesiotaping (all the same day)
Plan to share: No — Data won't be shared with anyone
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