Publications by authors named "John L Pape"

Background: Coracohumeral ligament (CHL) thickening, contracture, and fibroplasia have been identified in glenohumeral idiopathic adhesive capsulitis (GHIAC). The CHL is the main structure responsible for the range of motion limitations. Favorable outcomes have been reported with CHL surgical release.

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: The objective of this study is to investigate if sustained and repetitive prone press-ups could reverse decreased spinal height following spinal loading and if there was a correlation between the degree of end range of motion spinal extension and spinal height gains. : Pretest-posttest crossover design is used in this study. : Study was carried out in research laboratory.

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Background: Upright and slouched sitting are frequently adopted postures associated with increased intradiscal pressure, spinal height loss and intervertebral disc pathology.

Objectives: To examine the effects of two sustained propped slouched sitting (PSS) postures on spinal height after a period of trunk loading.

Methods: Thirty-four participants without a history of low back pain (LBP) were recruited (age 24.

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