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ArticleArchives of orthopaedic and trauma surgery2024

Neuromuscular electrical stimulation of humeral adductors in subjects with rotator cuff tear.

Che-Yuan Chang, Yi Hsuan Weng, Chung-Hsun Chang, Jing-Lan Yang, Po-Tsun Chen, Jiu-Jenq Lin

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Che-Yuan ChangSchool and Graduate Institute of Physical Therapy, College of Medicine, National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan.
Yi Hsuan WengSchool and Graduate Institute of Physical Therapy, College of Medicine, National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan.
Chung-Hsun ChangDepartment of Orthopedic Surgery, College of Medicine, National Taiwan University Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan.
Jing-Lan YangDivision of Physical Therapy, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, College of Medicine, National Taiwan University Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan.
Po-Tsun ChenSchool of Physical Therapy, Master Program in Rehabilitation Science, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan, Taiwan.
Jiu-Jenq LinSchool and Graduate Institute of Physical Therapy, College of Medicine, National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan. jiujlin@ntu.edu.tw.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-9070-7939
National Taiwan University · TWChang Gung University · TWNational Taiwan University Hospital · TW

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Ministry of Science and Technology, Taiwan 110-2314-B-002 -054 -MY3
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introductionIn symptomatic patients with rotator cuff tear, MRI and radiographic studies have ascribed the pain symptom to insufficient humeral head depression during arm elevations. The arm adductors such as the teres major and pectoralis major may contribute to depression of the humerus head during arm elevations. Researchers have demonstrated that neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) of the serratus anterior and lower trapezius can control scapular motions and improve acromiohumeral distance. It is unknown, however, if adductor neuromuscular training could help patients with rotator cuff tear. MATERIALS AND

methodsA cross-sectional study of NMES of the teres major and pectoralis major was conducted on 30 symptomatic subjects with rotator cuff tear. We measured the acromiohumeral distance by ultrasonography and scapular kinematics during arm elevation with a three-dimensional motion tracking system.

resultsThe acromiohumeral distance significantly increased during NMES of the teres major (0.73 mm, p < 0.001). However, the distance significantly decreased with NMES of the pectoralis major (0.78 mm, p < 0.001). Additionally, scapular upward rotation was greater during NMES of the teres major than during NMES of the pectoralis major (3.4°, p < 0.001). Scapular external rotation decreased significantly more during NMES of the pectoralis major than during NMES of the teres major (1.6°, p = 0.003).

conclusionsNMES of the teres major can increase acromiohumeral distance and scapular upward rotation during arm elevation. However, the decreased upward and external rotation of the scapula during arm elevation with NMES of the pectoralis major may be associated with subacromial impingement.

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Rotator Cuff InjuriesAgedBiomechanical PhenomenaCross-Sectional StudiesElectric Stimulation TherapyFemaleHumansHumerusMaleMiddle AgedPectoralis MusclesRange of Motion, ArticularAcromiohumeral distanceNeuromuscular electrical stimulationRotator cuff tearScapular kinematics

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