The Effects of Scapular Taping on the Surface Electromyographic Signal Amplitude of Shoulder Girdle Muscles During Upper Extremity Elevation in Individuals With Suspected Shoulder Impingement Syndrome

Selkowitz, David M.; Chaney, Casey; Stuckey, Sandra; Vlad, Georgeanne

doi:10.2519/jospt.2007.2467

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“…Again, this suggests a sensory or proprioceptive influence over muscle activation simply because of the compression of the brace on the shoulder girdle, in addition to any small changes due to altered scapulothoracic position. These results are in agreement with those of Selkowitz et al, 25 who reported that scapular taping in patients with suspected impingement resulted in decreased UT amplitude and increased LT amplitude during reaching tasks. In their Kinesio Taping study, Hsu et al 23 also found EMG amplitude changes with the application of tape regardless of tension, but the direction of change was different for some of the EMG variables tested.…”

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“…Although we make no definitive recommendations based on this single study, the accumulating body of literature does suggest some benefit when using bracing or taping to alter scapular motion, muscle activation, and posture in both symptomatic and at-risk patient populations (eg, overhead athletes, patients with poor posture). 11,22,23,[25][26][27]41 Given the publication of randomized clinical trials 24,28 in which the authors found that scapular taping and bracing does assist in recovery after impingement syndromes, bracing might be a useful method for improving patient outcomes during rehabilitation. In the future, researchers should continue to examine the differential improvement due to mechanical braces (tensioned straps) versus tactile feedback braces (compression sleeves or garments, padding) and the potential differences in strap placement and application.…”

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“…11,[22][23][24][25] The patients who have used scapular taping generally displayed altered scapular position, decreased UT muscle activity, and decreased or improved pain profiles. 11,[23][24][25] However, the application of adhesive tape might cause skin irritation in some patients and might not be a feasible intervention for daily or prolonged use. Based on the results of this research, companies have developed braces that patients can use to improve scapular position and muscle activity and treat shoulder conditions.…”

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Scapular Bracing and Alteration of Posture and Muscle Activity in Overhead Athletes With Poor Posture

Cole

McGrath

Harrington

et al. 2013

Journal of Athletic Training

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Context: Overhead athletes commonly have poor posture. Commercial braces are used to improve posture and function, but few researchers have examined the effects of shoulder or scapular bracing on posture and scapular muscle activity.Objective: To examine whether a scapular stabilization brace acutely alters posture and scapular muscle activity in healthy overhead athletes with forward-head, rounded-shoulder posture (FHRSP).Design: Randomized controlled clinical trial. Setting: Applied biomechanics laboratory.Patients or Other Participants: Thirty-eight healthy overhead athletes with FHRSP.Intervention(s): Participants were assigned randomly to 2 groups: compression shirt with no strap tension (S) and compression shirt with the straps fully tensioned (S þ T). Posture was measured using lateral-view photography with retroreflective markers. Electromyography (EMG) of the upper trapezius (UT), middle trapezius (MT), lower trapezius (LT), and serratus anterior (SA) in the dominant upper extremity was measured during 4 exercises (scapular punches, W's, Y's, T's) and 2 glenohumeral motions (forward flexion, shoulder extension). Posture and exercise EMG measurements were taken with and without the brace applied.Main Outcome Measure(s): Head and shoulder angles were measured from lateral-view digital photographs. Normalized surface EMG was used to assess mean muscle activation of the UT, MT, LT, and SA.Results: Application of the brace decreased forward shoulder angle in the S þ T condition. Brace application also caused a small increase in LT EMG during forward flexion and Y's and a small decrease in UT and MT EMG during shoulder extension. Brace application in the S þ T group decreased UT EMG during W's, whereas UT EMG increased during W's in the S group.Conclusions: Application of the scapular brace improved shoulder posture and scapular muscle activity, but EMG changes were highly variable. Use of a scapular brace might improve shoulder posture and muscle activity in overhead athletes with poor posture.Key Words: shoulder, upper extremity, electromyography, braces Key PointsChanges occurred in forward shoulder angle and the electromyographic activity of the upper, middle, and lower trapezius muscles when participants wore the scapular-stabilizing brace. The compression garment and the tension straps selectively affected posture by reducing forward shoulder angle, but associated electromyographic activity changes were small and do not appear to be influenced by strap tension. Scapular bracing appeared to produce beneficial changes in muscular activity and posture in healthy overhead athletes. Clinicians might consider using a scapular brace as an adjunct to prerehabilitation and rehabilitation exercises in the athlete with poor posture.

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Scapular Bracing and Alteration of Posture and Muscle Activity in Overhead Athletes With Poor Posture

Cole

McGrath

Harrington

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Journal of Athletic Training

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“…This poor understanding contributes to the variations in the taping techniques used by different clinicians. For example many application techniques have been presented in the literature for the management of SIS alone [Host, 1995, Hsu et al, 2009, Kalter et al, Kaya et al, 2011, Lewis et al, 2005b, Selkowitz et al, 2007, Smith et al, 2009, Thelen et al, 2008.…”

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Rigid and Elastic taping changes scapular kinematics and pain in subjects with shoulder impingement syndrome; an experimental study

Shaheen¹,

Bull²,

Alexander³

2015

Journal of Electromyography and Kinesiology

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“…The placement of the electrodes on the upper trapezius and medial deltoid muscles followed the SENIAM positioning recommendations (20) . Since the placement of the electrodes to the serratus anterior followed the recommendations of Selkowitz et al (21) . The reference electrode was positioned in the right clavicle.…”

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Effect of kinesio taping in myoelectric activity in patients with shoulder impingement

Dhein¹,

Torre²,

Loss³

2020

mtprehabjournal

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ABSTRACT:Introduction: The complex shoulder joint is equipped with the greater joint mobility of the body, however, is commonly injured in repetitive, sport or occupational activities. Shoulder Impact Syndrome (SIS) is one of the most common injuries affecting the shoulder, thus causing limitations in its functionality. Several strategies have been used by physiotherapy for prevention and rehabilitation of SIS, one of them is the Kinesio Taping (KT). However, even with its abundant use there is still no clear evidence of its benefits. Objective: The aim of the study was to examine the effect of KT on myoelectric activity and the level of pain in patients with SIS. Method: Seven women with SIS participated, which performed the flexion and shoulder abduction up to 90° with and without KT. During the gestures, the pain level and surface electromyography data of the upper trapezoid, middle deltoid and anterior serratus were acquired. The treatment of the electromyography data was performed in the BIOMEC-SAS software and presented as percentage values of the maximum voluntary contraction. To compare the myoelectric activity and pain levels, it was performed, respectively, one way ANOVA and the Wilcoxon test (α <0.05). Results: Pain reductions were observed and myoelectric activity of upper trapezius (46.0±34.4% MVIC to 35.6 ± 19.5% MVIC) and middle deltoid (39.0±11.5% MVIC to 35.2±12.5% MVIC) in motion abduction use of KT. No changes were observed in the signs during flexion movement. Conclusion: Finally, the KT generated a reduction in the level of pain and myoelectric activity of the middle deltoid and upper trapezius in the movement of abduction in patients with SIS.

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The Effects of Scapular Taping on the Surface Electromyographic Signal Amplitude of Shoulder Girdle Muscles During Upper Extremity Elevation in Individuals With Suspected Shoulder Impingement Syndrome

Cited by 79 publications

References 33 publications

Scapular Bracing and Alteration of Posture and Muscle Activity in Overhead Athletes With Poor Posture

Scapular Bracing and Alteration of Posture and Muscle Activity in Overhead Athletes With Poor Posture

Rigid and Elastic taping changes scapular kinematics and pain in subjects with shoulder impingement syndrome; an experimental study

Effect of kinesio taping in myoelectric activity in patients with shoulder impingement

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