PMID: 8607758Apr 1, 1996Paper

Electromyographic analysis of the shoulder muscles during depression transfers in subjects with low-level paraplegia

Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Jacquelin PerrySara J Mulroy

Abstract

To document and compare the intensity of selected shoulder muscle activity during depression transfers. Intramuscular electrodes were used to record the activity of 12 shoulder muscles while transferring to and from a wheelchair. Twelve adult men with spinal cord injuries resulting in low paraplegia. Three phases of the transfer were analyzed: preparation, lift, and descent. Median intensities were compared between muscles, transfer phase, and direction of transfer using Freidman's test. Trunk elevation was accomplished mainly by sternal pectoralis major and latissimus dorsi activity. Lateral body displacement required other muscles to control the elevated body. Rotator cuff muscles contributed to shift mechanics and, together with anterior deltoid, provided anterior glenohumeral wall protection. Lower serratus anterior stabilized the scapulothoracic articulation and contributed to the lateral movement. Assessment of depression transfer skill should not be based on the ability to lift body weight. Movement of the trunk required vigorous activity of key shoulder musculature. Differences in leading and trailing arm EMG intensities will assist in modifying transfer style in individuals with weakness, strength imbalances, and shoul...Continue Reading

References

Oct 1, 1991·Paraplegia·W E Pentland, L T Twomey
May 1, 1991·The American Journal of Sports Medicine·H TownsendJ Perry
May 1, 1995·Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation·M L ReyesJ Perry

❮ Previous
Next ❯

Citations

Sep 19, 2003·Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation·Deborah A NawoczenskiPaula M Ludewig
Jun 21, 2001·Clinical Biomechanics·Nikolai BogdukDeborah Spalding
Sep 30, 2000·Assistive Technology : the Official Journal of RESNA·L Thompson
Feb 7, 2012·Journal of Neuroengineering and Rehabilitation·Guillaume DesrochesDany Gagnon
Jun 15, 2005·Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation·Stefan Van DrongelenDirkjan H Veeger
Feb 12, 2008·Journal of Electromyography and Kinesiology : Official Journal of the International Society of Electrophysiological Kinesiology·Dany GagnonDenis Gravel
Jan 12, 2007·Journal of Electromyography and Kinesiology : Official Journal of the International Society of Electrophysiological Kinesiology·Y J M Janssen-PottenL H V van der Woude
Dec 28, 2006·IEEE Transactions on Neural Systems and Rehabilitation Engineering : a Publication of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society·Rory A CooperDiane M Collins
Dec 18, 2004·Medical Engineering & Physics·Philip S RequejoJacquelin Perry
Oct 7, 2015·Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology·Lisa Lighthall HaubertPhilip S Requejo
Aug 28, 2014·BioMed Research International·Chung-Ying TsaiAlicia M Koontz
Jun 15, 2011·Clinical Biomechanics·Alicia M KoontzMichael L Boninger
Oct 8, 2013·Journal of Electromyography and Kinesiology : Official Journal of the International Society of Electrophysiological Kinesiology·Guillaume DesrochesMilos Popovic
Nov 27, 2004·Health Policy·Carmen BouzaJosé María Amate
May 20, 2011·Disability and Rehabilitation. Assistive Technology·Alicia KoontzRory Cooper
Nov 30, 2010·Disability and Rehabilitation·Rory A CooperRosemarie Cooper
Feb 5, 2011·Physical Therapy·Sara J MulroyUNKNOWN Physical Therapy Clinical Research Network (PTClinResNet)
Nov 27, 2018·The Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine·Rodrigo Rodrigues Gomes Costa, Frederico Ribeiro Neto
Jul 25, 2018·Journal of Sport Rehabilitation·Frederico Ribeiro NetoRodrigo Luiz Carregaro
Mar 19, 2019·The Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine·Mina BaniasadHassan Zohoor
Apr 17, 2019·The Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine·Poliane Silva FreitasMarcelo Riberto
Sep 15, 2015·Topics in Geriatric Rehabilitation·Philip S RequejoSara J Mulroy
Dec 2, 2006·Physical Therapy·Deborah A NawoczenskiPaula M Ludewig
Mar 31, 2019·Clinical Biomechanics·Shelby L WalfordRichard R Neptune

❮ Previous
Next ❯

Related Concepts

Trending Feeds

COVID-19

Coronaviruses encompass a large family of viruses that cause the common cold as well as more serious diseases, such as the ongoing outbreak of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19; formally known as 2019-nCoV). Coronaviruses can spread from animals to humans; symptoms include fever, cough, shortness of breath, and breathing difficulties; in more severe cases, infection can lead to death. This feed covers recent research on COVID-19.

Blastomycosis

Blastomycosis fungal infections spread through inhaling Blastomyces dermatitidis spores. Discover the latest research on blastomycosis fungal infections here.

Nuclear Pore Complex in ALS/FTD

Alterations in nucleocytoplasmic transport, controlled by the nuclear pore complex, may be involved in the pathomechanism underlying multiple neurodegenerative diseases including Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis and Frontotemporal Dementia. Here is the latest research on the nuclear pore complex in ALS and FTD.

Applications of Molecular Barcoding

The concept of molecular barcoding is that each original DNA or RNA molecule is attached to a unique sequence barcode. Sequence reads having different barcodes represent different original molecules, while sequence reads having the same barcode are results of PCR duplication from one original molecule. Discover the latest research on molecular barcoding here.

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

Chronic fatigue syndrome is a disease characterized by unexplained disabling fatigue; the pathology of which is incompletely understood. Discover the latest research on chronic fatigue syndrome here.

Evolution of Pluripotency

Pluripotency refers to the ability of a cell to develop into three primary germ cell layers of the embryo. This feed focuses on the mechanisms that underlie the evolution of pluripotency. Here is the latest research.

Position Effect Variegation

Position Effect Variagation occurs when a gene is inactivated due to its positioning near heterochromatic regions within a chromosome. Discover the latest research on Position Effect Variagation here.

STING Receptor Agonists

Stimulator of IFN genes (STING) are a group of transmembrane proteins that are involved in the induction of type I interferon that is important in the innate immune response. The stimulation of STING has been an active area of research in the treatment of cancer and infectious diseases. Here is the latest research on STING receptor agonists.

Microbicide

Microbicides are products that can be applied to vaginal or rectal mucosal surfaces with the goal of preventing, or at least significantly reducing, the transmission of sexually transmitted infections. Here is the latest research on microbicides.