ReviewBrazilian journal of physical therapy
Kinesiologic considerations for targeting activation of scapulothoracic muscles - part 2: trapezius.
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45 citing papers in PubMed, 2 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 108 citations in OpenAlex.
- Is chronic neck pain related to scapular dyskinesia? A systematic review.BMC musculoskeletal disorders · 2025Pooled it
- The effectiveness of low-frequency electrical stimulation in treating hemiplegic shoulder pain: a systematic review and meta-analysis.Frontiers in neurology · 2025Pooled it
- A randomized controlled trial of scapular exercises with electromyography biofeedback in oral cancer patients with accessory nerve dysfunction.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2022Trial
- Effects of the Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation Technique on Scapula Function in Office Workers with Scapula Dyskinesis.Medicina (Kaunas, Lithuania) · 2021Trial
- Differential Effects of Abdominal Bracing and Hollowing on Scapular Muscle Activation Patterns During the Y-Raise Exercise.Journal of clinical medicine · 2026Article
- An exploratory, in-field, multimodal assessment of cervical function in adults following to high-altitude trekking with light backpack.Physiological reports · 2026Article
- Ultrasonographic evaluation of masseter, trapezius, and sternocleidomastoid muscles in patients with internal derangement in the temporomandibular joint.Oral radiology · 2026Article
- Association of Cervical Disease and Metabolic Comorbidities with Adhesive Capsulitis in Patients with Shoulder Pain: A Multivariate Analysis.Medicina (Kaunas, Lithuania) · 2026Article
- Characteristics of the upper trapezius muscle in patients with chronic shoulder impingement syndrome: a comparative study.Scientific reports · 2026Observational
- Effectiveness of electromyography biofeedback training on scapular kinematics and muscle activation in patients with scapular dyskinesis: a systematic review and meta-analysis.Clinics in shoulder and elbow · 2026Article
- Comparison of muscular activity and metabolic response between a novel handle-based and a push-rim wheelchair in a simulated daily mobility circuit.Journal of rehabilitation medicine · 2026Article
- Electromyography in abdominal laparoscopic and robot-assisted laparoscopic surgery: A scoping review.PloS one · 2026Article
- Kinetic chain-based shoulder exercises: effects of lower extremity contribution on scapular muscle balance in individuals with and without scapular dyskinesis.Journal of exercise rehabilitation · 2025Article
- Electromyographic Patterns of Scapular Muscles During Four Variations of Protraction-Retraction Exercises.Life (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
- Muscle Recruitment and Asymmetry in Bilateral Shoulder Injury Prevention Exercises: A Cross-Sectional Comparison Between Tennis Players and Non-Tennis Players.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
- An additional rehabilitation program to improve postoperative outcomes in patients with rotator cuff tear and scapular dyskinesis: a propensity score-matched study.BMC musculoskeletal disorders · 2025Article
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- Influence of phase and dominance on ground reaction forces and upper extremity muscle activity during the modified-Closed Kinetic Chain Upper Extremity Stability Test.BMC sports science, medicine & rehabilitation · 2025Article
- Scapular Stabilization for Shoulder Pain: Putting the Cart Before the Horse?International journal of sports physical therapy · 2025Article
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Abstract
backgroundThe trapezius is an extensive muscle subdivided into upper, middle, and lower parts. This muscle is a dominant stabilizer of the scapula, normally operating synergistically with other scapular muscles, most notably the serratus anterior. Altered activation, poor control, or reduced strength of the different parts of the trapezius have been linked with abnormal scapular movements, often associated with pain. Several exercises have been designed and studied that specifically target the different parts of the trapezius, with the goal of developing exercises that optimize scapular position and scapulohumeral rhythm that reduce pain and increase function.
methodsThis paper describes the anatomy, kinesiology, and pathokinesiology of the trapezius as well as exercises that selectively target the activation of the different parts of this complex muscle.
conclusionsThis review provides the anatomy and kinesiology of the trapezius muscle with the underlying intention of understanding how this muscle contributes to the normal mechanics of the scapula as well as the entire shoulder region. This paper can guide the clinician with planning exercises that specifically target the different parts of the trapezius. It is recommended that this paper be read as a companion to another paper: Kinesiologic considerations for targeting activation of scapulothoracic muscles - part 1: serratus anterior.
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