OBJECTIVES: To propose two forms of infrared image analysis of the masticatory and upper trapezius muscles, and to determine the intra and inter-rater reliability of both forms of analysis. METHOD: ...

The gripless shrug, or calf raise machine shrug is a very effective isolation exercise for the trapezius muscles. Now, typically a standard shrug would require you to hold the weight with both hands ...

For example, in office workers, rehabilitation will be focused on the correction of the function of the axioscapular muscles, scapular orientation with arms by the side, and during prolonged upper ...

Conclusions: According to the acquired results, we conclude that IZ and MTrPs are located in well-defined areas in upper trapezius muscle. Moreover, MTrPs in upper trapezius are proximally located ...

METHODS: Twelve shoulders from six cadavers were used. The primary outcome was to assess the suture viability of the trapezius muscle transfer to the greater tuberosity in the insertion topography of ...