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The Most Effective Exercise for Strengthening the Supraspinatus Muscle

200277 citationsJournal Article

Authors

Yoshitsugu Takeda · Tokushima Red Cross Hospital

Shinji Kashiwaguchi · Tokushima University

Kenji Endo · Tokushima University

Tetsuya Matsuura · Tokushima University

Takahiro Sasa · Tokushima University

Abstract

The empty can and full can exercises were most effective in activating the supraspinatus muscle.

Topics & Keywords

Muscle activation and electromyography studies Motor Control and Adaptation Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation

Publication Details

Published in: The American Journal of Sports Medicine

Volume 30, Issue 3, pp. 374-381

DOI: 10.1177/03635465020300031201

Field-Weighted Citation Impact: 3.85

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