Stiffness and thickness of the upper trapezius muscle increase after repeated climbing bouts in male climbers
Background Indoor climbing involves overloading the shoulder girdle, including the rotator cuff and upper trapezius muscles. This on the field study aimed to investigate the effects of repeated climbing bouts on morphological and mechanical measures of the upper trapezius muscle. Materials and Metho...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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PeerJ Inc.
2022-12-01
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Series: | PeerJ |
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Online Access: | https://peerj.com/articles/14409.pdf |