The influence of upper limb bilateral flexion on thoracic extensors strength and muscular activity

Magina, V.H.; Melo, Cristina; Carvalho, Paulo; Barbosa, P.; Moreira, C.; Santos, Rubim

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The main objective of this study was to verify the effect of a bilateral upper limb flexion exercise (180◦gleno-humeral flexion, with straight elbows) with isometric contraction at the end of the range of motion, on the thoracic extensors strength and muscle activity.

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Strength Muscular activity Dorsal extensors

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Magina, V. H., Melo, C., Carvalho, P., Barbosa, P., Moreira, C., & Santos, R. (2011). The influence of upper limb bilateral flexion on thoracic extensors strength and muscular activity. World Physical Therapy 2011 Abstracts, Physiotherapy 97(1), eS740.