The preferable shoulder position can isolate supraspinatus activity superior to the classic empty can test: an electromyographic study

The preferable shoulder position can isolate supraspinatus activity superior to the classic empty can test: an electromyographic study

Abstract Background Supraspinatus (SSP) strength tests are an important shoulder examination tool for clinical evaluations of patients with a suspected SSP tear. While the empty can (EC) test is widely used to diagnose SSP dysfunction, the test cannot selectively activate SSP activity. The aim of th...

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Main Authors: Chusak Kijkunasathian, Supajed Niyomkha, Patarawan Woratanarat, Chaiyanun Vijittrakarnrung
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-04-01
Series:BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders
Subjects:
Rotator cuff tear
Supraspinatus tear
Electromyographic Study
Shoulder physical examination
S:D ratio
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12891-023-06372-3

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12891-023-06372-3

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