TESTING INFRASPINATUS AND DELTOID MUSCLES WITH NEW TECHNIQUE TO DECREASE DELTOID ACTIVITY DURING TESTING USING EMG ANALYSIS.

Background: Muscle strength testing of an injured infraspinatus muscle (IM) is confounded by actions of synergistic muscles such as the posterior deltoid (PD).

Hypothesis/purpose: The purpose of this study was to describe a condition for testing of the IM that results in less EMG activity of the PD musculature. The researchers hypothesized that greater inhibition of the PD could be achieved through active adduction (AA), creating reciprocal inhibition of the PD.

Efficacy of Wii-Fit on Static and Dynamic Balance in Community Dwelling Older Veterans: A Randomized Controlled Pilot Trial.

. Balance problems are well-established modifiable risk factors for falls, which are common in older adults. The objective of this study was to establish the efficacy of a Wii-Fit interactive video-game-led physical exercise program to improve balance in older Veterans.

Effects of functional electrical stimulation on gait recovery post-neurological injury during inpatient rehabilitation.

This stage 2 trial investigated the therapeutic effect of single channel, peroneal functional electrical stimulation (FES) for improving gait and muscle activity in people with neurological injuries who were enrolled in an inpatient rehabilitation program. Twenty-six patients (16 male; M age = 51.3 yr.