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Exercises With Optimal Scapulothoracic Muscle Activation for Individuals With Paraplegia.

Linda M RiekAmy AronsonKacie GiustSamantha PutnamHannah FroeseSean RutherfordMary Kathryn White
Published in: Topics in spinal cord injury rehabilitation (2023)
SA punch produced the greatest SA activation and lowest ratios. Dynamic hug also produced optimal ratios, suggesting supine exercises minimize UT activation more effectively. To isolate SA activation, individuals with impaired trunk control may want to initiate strengthening exercises in supine. Participants maximally activated the LT, but they were not able to minimize UT while upright.
Keyphrases
  • resistance training