Characterization of humeral head displacements during dynamic glenohumeral neuromuscular control exercises using quantitative ultrasound imaging: A feasibility study

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Desroches, G., Desmeules, F., & Gagnon, D. H. (2017). Characterization of humeral head displacements during dynamic glenohumeral neuromuscular control exercises using quantitative ultrasound imaging: A feasibility study. Musculoskeletal Science and Practice29, 150-154.

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.msksp.2016.12.004

Highlights

  • Active humeral head lowering exercises increased the acromiohumeral distance by 11%.
  • Active humeral head posteriorisation exercises posteriorised the humeral head by 13%.
  • Quantitative ultrasound is a useful tool to quantify humeral head displacement in physiotherapy.

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