ArticleThe South African journal of physiotherapy2020
Pectoralis minor length measurements in three different scapula positions.
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- Scapular Dyskinesis, Glenohumeral Internal Rotation, and Pectoralis Minor Length in Male Elite Tennis Players.International journal of sports physical therapy · 2026Article
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- Pectoralis minor index range of healthy 18-24-year-old students from a Kenyan public university.The South African journal of physiotherapy · 2025Article
- Correlations between pain, functioning, and quality of life in manual wheelchair users with spinal cord injury.PloS one · 2025Article
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Abstract
backgroundThe pectoralis minor (PM) muscle is commonly regarded as a contributor to abnormal scapula positioning. Subsequently, the muscle length of the scapular stabilising muscles may be affected, as these muscles assume a lengthened position, which over time causes weakness. There are inconsistencies regarding PM muscle length values because of the different techniques and positions used when the length of the PM muscle is measured.
objectiveTo determine the PM muscle length in participants aged 18-24 using a Vernier
methodThe PM muscle length of 144 participants was measured with a Vernier
resultsSignificant differences were observed in PMI between the resting scapula position - 10.04 (confidence interval, CI 9.93-10.14) and active posterior tilt - 10.19 (CI 10.09-10.30) (
conclusionThe significant differences between the active and posterior tilt positions suggested that optimal muscle length of PM was affected by the inner range strength of the lower fibres of Trapezius. CLINICAL IMPLICATIONS: It is important that in clinical practice not only the length of PM in scapular misalignment but also the strength of the antagonistic muscles is considered.
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