J Athl Train October 2021 PMID 33626133

Muscle Activation in Specific Regions of the Trapezius During Modified Kendall Manual Muscle Tests.

Zachariah J Henderson, Sarah Bohunicky, Josee Rochon, Mark Dacanay, Trisha D Scribbans

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The discussion overall reflects moderate curiosity about muscle activation research, with mentions of specific details like 'muscle regions' and 'assessment accuracy', but lacks in-depth analysis or personal opinions; the tone remains mostly informational with references to the article's publication.

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Abstract in brief

  • This study examined whether modified Kendall manual muscle tests (MMTs) actually target and produce maximum activation in specific regions of the trapezius muscle—upper, middle, and lower—by measuring muscle activity with electromyography.
  • The results showed that the lower trapezius MVIC (LTMVIC) generated the highest muscle activation across all regions, suggesting it may most effectively recruit the intended muscle areas, while the commonly used tests for the upper (UTMVIC) and middle (MTMVIC) trapezius didn't necessarily result in maximal recruitment of their respective regions.
  • The findings imply that clinicians should be cautious, as the traditional MMTs might not always trigger the exact muscle regions they aim to isolate, and more research is needed to improve assessment accuracy.]

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In the October issue from Zachariah J. Henderson, MSc and colleagues: Muscle Activation in Specific Regions of the Trapezius During Modified Kendall Manual Muscle Tests Link: https://t.co/1ZNx6aoAkD https://t.co/bPmcai51qp

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New early access article from Zachariah Henderson, MSc and colleagues: Muscle Activation in Specific Regions of the Trapezius during Modified Kendall Manual Muscle Tests Link: https://t.co/wgeSqResRd https://t.co/adtFQ2t3x2

Feb 26, 2021 · 2 likes · 9,814 followers View post →
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In the October issue from Zachariah J. Henderson, MSc and colleagues: Muscle Activation in Specific Regions of the Trapezius During Modified Kendall Manual Muscle Tests Link: https://t.co/1ZNx6aoAkD https://t.co/Vk9a24QsRp

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In the October issue from Zachariah J. Henderson, MSc and colleagues: Muscle Activation in Specific Regions of the Trapezius During Modified Kendall Manual Muscle Tests Link: https://t.co/1ZNx6aoAkD https://t.co/bPmcai51qp

Nov 2, 2021 · 4 likes · 1 share · 9,814 followers View post →
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@JAT_NATA · X

In the October issue from Zachariah J. Henderson, MSc and colleagues: Muscle Activation in Specific Regions of the Trapezius During Modified Kendall Manual Muscle Tests Link: https://t.co/1ZNx6aoAkD https://t.co/Vk9a24QsRp

Oct 21, 2021 · 2 likes · 9,814 followers View post →
Journal of Athletic Training
@JAT_NATA · X

New early access article from Zachariah Henderson, MSc and colleagues: Muscle Activation in Specific Regions of the Trapezius during Modified Kendall Manual Muscle Tests Link: https://t.co/wgeSqResRd https://t.co/adtFQ2t3x2

Feb 26, 2021 · 2 likes · 9,814 followers View post →