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An Emg Analysis Of Closed Kinetic Chain Exercise Versus Open Kinetic Chain Exercise In The Upper Extremity, Bradley J. Neis

Physical Therapy Scholarly Projects

Both closed kinetic chain and open kinetic chain activities are common in rehabilitation involving the lower extremity and the upper extremity. Although closed chain activities are performed regularly in the rehabilitation setting for the upper extremity, there has been little or no research proving that these activities are better, worse, or the same as open chain activities. Therefore, the purpose of this research project was to compare muscle activity in both open and closed chain exercises in the upper extremity and determine if there is a difference in the two forms of exercise. Five healthy subjects without previous shoulder or …