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The influence of shoulder position during multi-joint exercises in the relative...
Carneiro, Ana Sofia; Vilas-Boas, J. Paulo; Cruz, Eduardo B.; Macedo, Rui; Ferreira, Sílvia B. e; Sousa, AndreiaScapular muscles changes, as increased upper trapezius activity and decreased middle and lower trapezius and serratus anterior muscle activity, have been demonstrated in shoulder pain specific or non-specific conditions. Shoulder external rotation exercises have been recommended to improve scapular activity in shoulder pain. To evaluate the relative scapular muscles activity during multi-joint exercises combini...
Smart dashboard for Hoffmann reflex analysis
Cunha, Bruno; Ferreira, Ricardo; Carneiro, Ana Sofia; Sousa, AndreiaThe Hoffmann reflex is a is a neurophysiological test that provides insight into the functioning of the human nervous system. It is commonly used in clinical and research settings to evaluate the modulation of the monosynaptic spinal reflex. This paper focus the analysis of the Hoffmann reflex in the trapezius muscle, a muscle of particular interest for researchers and clinicians due to its importance in upper ...