Journal of Rehabilitation Sciences & Research

Background: Typically, stretching is used to enhance the range of motion of a joint. So, the purpose of this study was to investigate the acute effects of combined stretching protocols ... Read More

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An Investigation of Electromyographic Activity of Trapezius and Serratus Anterior Muscles in Individuals with Scapular Dyskinesis during Different Types of Push-ups: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Ramin Arghadeh; Hooman Minoonejad; Mohammad Hosein Alizadeh; Rahman Sheikhhoseini; Parisa Sayyadi

Volume 10, Issue 3 , September 2023, , Pages 109-118

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Background:The use of push-ups has been suggested to strengthen the scapular stabilizers, while incorporating unstable surfaces is recommended to enhance the involvement of the neuromuscular ... Read More Background:The use of push-ups has been suggested to strengthen the scapular stabilizers, while incorporating unstable surfaces is recommended to enhance the involvement of the neuromuscular system. However, the impact of this instability on electromyography (EMG) activity in the periscapular muscles during push-ups in individuals with Scapular dyskinesis remains uncertain. Consequently, the objective of the current study was to assess the influence of unstable surfaces on EMG activity in the trapezius and Serratus anterior muscles among individuals with scapular dyskinesis during push-ups.Methods:A comprehensive search was conducted in Web of Science, PubMed, and Scopus databases, covering articles published from the inception of these databases until September 25, 2021. The search strategy utilized three main keyword categories: Scapular dyskinesis, electromyography, and push-up. Initially, 5,249 articles were identified through this search process. After a thorough assessment of the full text of these articles, four studies were deemed suitable for inclusion in the final review. Data extraction and evaluation of methodological quality were carried out as part of the review process. The Standardized Mean Difference (SMD) and corresponding 95% Confidence Interval (CI) were calculated to perform the meta-analysis using Comprehensive Meta-Analysis (CMA) Software, Version 3. Statistical significance was determined by a p-value less than 0.05.Results:The findings of the study revealed that the utilization of unstable surfaces among individuals with scapular dyskinesis led to an increase in the activity of the upper trapezius (P= 0.011; SMD= 0.807 [95%CI 0.188, 1.427]). Conversely, it reduced the Serratus anterior's activity (P= 0.000; SMD= -0.665 [95%CI -1.023, -0.307]). However, the electromyography activity of the Lower trapezius was not significantly affected (P= 0.176).Conclusion:Due to the imbalance between the upper trapezius and serratus anterior muscles in individuals with scapular dyskinesis, caution should be exercised when using unstable surfaces. Incorrect utilization of unstable surfaces may worsen these individuals' muscle imbalance. Therefore, it is advisable to approach unstable surfaces with heightened caution in individuals with scapular dyskinesis.

Electromyographic Onset and Activity Level of Medial and Lateral Hamstrings, Vastus Medialis Obliquus, and Vastus Lateralis in Women with atellofemoral Pain During Stair Descent

Amin Kordi Yoosefinejad; Mahsa Mazaheri; Sobhan Sobhani; Alireza Motealleh

Volume 9, Issue 3 , September 2022, , Pages 128-133

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Background: Delayed activation of medial hamstrings (MH) relative to lateral hamstrings (LH) could lead to external tibial rotation. It is a long-held belief that altered force sharing ... Read More

Effects of 12 Weeks Concentric and Eccentric Resistance Training on Neuromuscular Adaptation of Quadriceps Muscle

Talieh Bagheri; Bahram Abedi; Nosratollah Hedayatpour

Volume 7, Issue 4 , December 2020, , Pages 161-166

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Manipulating resistance training program variables is a commonly used tool for optimizing maximum muscle strength in rehabilitation and/or exercise training programs. The current ... Read More Manipulating resistance training program variables is a commonly used tool for optimizing maximum muscle strength in rehabilitation and/or exercise training programs. The current study purposed to compare the effects of 12 weeks of concentric and eccentric resistance training on neuromuscular adaptation of quadriceps muscle. Methods Twenty-six male subjects (age, mean ± SD, 22.1 ± 2.4 yr; body mass, 72.3 ± 9.9 kg; height, 1.75 ± 0.08 m) were recruited for this controlled laboratory study. Subjects were randomly divided into two groups: the eccentric training group (No = 13) and the concentric training group (No = 13). The maximal isometric voluntary contraction (MVIC) of quadriceps muscles, vertical jumping, and surface electromyography (EMG) signals were recorded before and after 12 weeks of resistance concentric and eccentric training. Repeated-measures Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) was used to test differences between means before and after resistance training. Results The maximal isometric voluntary contraction of the quadriceps muscle and vertical jumping were significantly increased after eccentric and concentric training (p <0.05). Eccentric exercise resulted in a greater increase in maximal isometric voluntary contraction of the quadriceps muscle and vertical jumping compared to concentric training (p <0.05). The amplitude of surface EMG signals was also significantly increased after eccentric and concentric training (p <0.05), with a greater increase observed in the eccentric than the concentric training group (p <0.05). Conclusion The results of this study showed higher increases in muscle force output and EMG activity after eccentric training. This may indicate that stretch combined with overloading is the most effective stimulus for enhancing neuromuscular activity during dynamic resistance exercise. The knowledge gained from this study may be relevant for designing exercise and/or rehabilitation training to improve muscle output.

Comparison of maximum voluntary contraction positions for serratus anterior muscle in men with scapular dyskinesis: Electromyography analysis

Mohammad Bayattork; Foad Seidi; Hooman Minoonejad; Arezoo Shahriarpour

Volume 6, Issue 2 , June 2019, , Pages 91-94

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Background:The purpose of this study was to quantify the surface EMG activity of the serratus anterior muscle during two main test positions performed with the maximum effort by the ... Read More

Association Between Preparatory Knee Muscle Activation and Knee Valgus Angle During Single Leg Cross Drop Landing Following Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction

Shadan Mohammadpour; Reza Rajabi; Hooman Minoonejad; Ali Sharifnezhad

Volume 6, Issue 1 , March 2019, , Pages 15-20

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Background: Knee valgus angle seems to be a key factor in both primary– and second–ACL injury risk models. The control of the alignment of the lower limb during dynamic ... Read More

Prediction of Scapular Dyskinesis Through Electromyographic Indices of Scapulothoracic Muscles in Female Overhead Athletes

Leila Ghanbari; Mohammadhossein Alizadeh; Hooman Minoonejad; Seyed Hossein Hosseini

Volume 5, Issue 3 , September 2018, , Pages 74-80

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Background: Shoulder joint function and the athletic performance of overheadathletes are influenced by scapular dyskinesis (SD) due to its high prevalenceamong these athletes and the ... Read More

Comparative Evaluation of Core and Knee Extensor Mechanism Muscle Activation Patterns in a Stair Stepping Task in Healthy Controls and Patellofemoral Pain Patients.

Alireza Motealleh; Nader Maroufi; Javad Sarrafzadeh; Mohammad Ali Sanjari; Nasrin Salehi

Volume 1, Issue 4 , December 2014, , Pages 84-91

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Background:Patellofemoral pain (PFP) is a common affliction and complex clinical entity. Deficit in neuromotor control of the core may be a remote contributing factor to the development ... Read More

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