Association between forward head, rounded shoulders, and increased thoracic kyphosis: a review of the literature
Objective The purpose of this review was to explore the association between forward head
posture, rounded shoulders, and increased thoracic kyphosis. Methods The PubMed, ERIC …
posture, rounded shoulders, and increased thoracic kyphosis. Methods The PubMed, ERIC …
The pectoralis minor muscle and shoulder movement-related impairments and pain: Rationale, assessment and management
The adaptive shortening or tightness of the pectoralis minor muscle (PMm) is one of the
potential biomechanical mechanisms associated with altered scapular alignment at rest and …
potential biomechanical mechanisms associated with altered scapular alignment at rest and …
Corrective exercises administered online vs at the workplace for pain and function in the office workers with upper crossed syndrome: randomized controlled trial
Objective To evaluate the effects of online-supervised versus workplace corrective exercises
on neck–shoulder pain (NSP), sick leave, posture, workability, and muscular activity among …
on neck–shoulder pain (NSP), sick leave, posture, workability, and muscular activity among …
Effects of a stretching protocol for the pectoralis minor on muscle length, function, and scapular kinematics in individuals with and without shoulder pain
Abstract Study Design Parallel-group intervention with repeated measures. Introduction
Shortening of the pectoralis minor (PM) may contribute to alterations in scapular kinematics …
Shortening of the pectoralis minor (PM) may contribute to alterations in scapular kinematics …
Machine learning insights into scapular stabilization for alleviating shoulder pain in college students
Non-specific shoulder pain is a common musculoskeletal condition, especially among
college students, and it can have a negative impact on the patient's life. Therapists have …
college students, and it can have a negative impact on the patient's life. Therapists have …
[HTML][HTML] Effect of improved thoracic kyphosis on forward shoulder posture after mobilization in individuals with thoracic hyperkyphosis
Background Thoracic hyperkyphosis structurally alters the position of the scapula to cause
forward shoulder posture. However, the effect of improved thoracic hyperkyphosis on …
forward shoulder posture. However, the effect of improved thoracic hyperkyphosis on …
Predictors of upper trapezius pain with myofascial trigger points in food service workers: The STROBE study
Shoulder pain occurs commonly in food service workers (FSWs) who repetitively perform
motions of the upper limbs. Myofascial trigger points (MTrPs) on the upper trapezius (UT) are …
motions of the upper limbs. Myofascial trigger points (MTrPs) on the upper trapezius (UT) are …
Immediate effects of myofascial release to the pectoral fascia on posture, range of motion, and muscle excitation: a crossover randomized clinical trial
S Bohunicky, L Rutherford, KL Harrison… - Journal of Manual & …, 2024 - Taylor & Francis
Context Forward shoulder posture (FSP) is a risk factor for shoulder pathology. Manual
therapists often use myofascial release (MFR) to elongate restricted pectoral fascia to …
therapists often use myofascial release (MFR) to elongate restricted pectoral fascia to …
Effects of rigid and kinesio ta** on shoulder rotation motions, posterior shoulder tightness, and posture in overhead athletes: a randomized controlled trial
D Gulpinar, ST Ozer… - Journal of sport …, 2019 - journals.humankinetics.com
Context: Alterations in posture and motion patterns are thought to play a role in develo**
shoulder injuries in overhead athletes. Ta** is widely used in the sporting population, but …
shoulder injuries in overhead athletes. Ta** is widely used in the sporting population, but …
Acute effects of pectoralis minor self-mobilization on shoulder motion and posture: a blinded and randomized placebo-controlled study in asymptomatic individuals
K Laudner, K Thorson - Journal of sport rehabilitation, 2019 - journals.humankinetics.com
Context: Tightness of the pectoralis minor is a common characteristic that has been
associated with aberrant posture and shoulder pathology. Determining conservative …
associated with aberrant posture and shoulder pathology. Determining conservative …