Electromyographic Assessment of the Shoulder Stabilizing Musculature in CrossFit® Athletes

Universidad Católica San Antonio de Murcia40 enrolled

Overview

This is an observational analytical study of prevalent cases and controls.

Approximately 39 subjects who practice CrossFit at least 6 hours a week are invitated to participate in this observational study. It will measure the activation of trapezius and Serratus muscles by Electromyography experiencing a feeling of fatigue 7-8 in PushPress and PullUps.

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Enrollment

Conditions

Muscle Strain Electromyography Trapezius Muscle Strain

Interventions

observationalOTHER

observational electromiographic musculature activation

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 18 YearsMax age: 49 YearsHealthy volunteers:

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

Inclusion Criteria: * Practicing CrossFit® for at least 1 year * A minimum of 6 hours per week CrossFit® training * No shoulder pain at the time of measurement Exclusion Criteria: * Tendinitis * Bursitis * Sistematic disease * Nurological disease * Central or periferic disease

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Observation of Basal Activation in Trapezius and Serratus muscles and after Push-Press and Pull-Up exercises assessed by Electromyographic mDurance®

Trapezius and Serratus muscle activation analysis in CrossFit athletes with Electromyography system for the muscle activity assessment with the electrode tools

Time frame: 10 minutes

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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