Publications by authors named "Brakha R Tabi"
J Sport Rehabil
February 2022
Article Synopsis
- Decreased upward rotation of the scapula and activation of certain shoulder muscles are common in patients with subacromial impingement syndrome.
- The study aimed to compare scapular upward rotation and muscle activation in shoulder flexion with the elbow extended vs. fully flexed, hypothesizing that a flexed elbow would enhance scapular motion and muscle function.
- Results showed that fully flexing the elbow during shoulder flexion significantly improved scapular upward rotation and serratus anterior activation while reducing upper trapezius activation, suggesting this position might benefit patients with limited scapular mobility.
