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Evaluation Of Novel High-Density Emg Feedback Parameters On The Spatial Distribution Of Trapezius Muscle Activity, Brecca M. Gaffney
Evaluation Of Novel High-Density Emg Feedback Parameters On The Spatial Distribution Of Trapezius Muscle Activity, Brecca M. Gaffney
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Each year, 17.9% of adults working in a computer-dominated work environment develop an episode of chronic neck and shoulder pain. An effective treatment method for chronic pain is postural correction through therapist. The understanding of the relation between cervicoscapular posture and trapezius muscle activity is not fully understood because the anatomy of the scapula is not accessible for direct observation. Until recently, the spatial distribution of trapezius muscle activity could not be measured due to the limitation in size of detection zone in traditional bipolar electrodes. The primary goal of postural correction when treating cases of chronic neck and shoulder …