Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
8592813 Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport 2018 5 Pages PDF
Abstract
Open-chain abduction is required to facilitate the stabilising role of the rotator cuff and axioscapular muscles, in response to middle deltoid activity. Closed-chain exercises may enable full range shoulder abduction earlier in rehabilitation programs, with an inherent stability and less demand on the rotator cuff.
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Shoulder muscle activation patterns and levels differ between open and closed-chain abduction
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