The effect of work-related sustained trapezius muscle activity on the development of neck and shoulder pain among young adults

Hanvold, Therese Nordberg; Wærsted, Morten; Mengshoel, Anne Marit; Bjertness, Espen; Stigum, Hein; Twisk, Jos Vrije; Veiersted, Kaj Bo

doi:10.5271/sjweh.3357

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“…Previous studies in samples of newly-employed workers have shown that repetitiveness, sustained trapezius muscle activity, and high force demands are significant predictors of neck and shoulder pain (11,35,36). Additionally, high and vibrational demands were also associated with upper-/lower-back pain.…”

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Patterns of biomechanical demands are associated with musculoskeletal pain in the beginning of professional life: a population-based study

Lourenço¹,

Araújo²,

Severo³

et al. 2015

Scand J Work Environ Health

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Patterns of biomechanical demands are associated with musculoskeletal pain in the beginning of professional life: a population-based study

Lourenço¹,

Araújo²,

Severo³

et al. 2015

Scand J Work Environ Health

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“…Lin et al [19] found that patients with FSS compensate impaired glenohumeral motion by using accessory musculature. It was established that sustained trapezius muscle activity associated with neck and shoulder pain in healthy young subjects [12].…”

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Shoulder muscle electromyographic activity and stiffness in patients with frozen shoulder syndrome: six-month follow-up study

Sokk

Gapeyeva

Ereline

et al. 2013

AKUT

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Th is study evaluated changes in shoulder muscle isometric endurance, deltoideus and trapezius muscle electromyographic activity (EMG) and stiff ness in patients with frozen shoulder syndrome (FSS) before and aft er manipulation under general anaesthesia (MUA). Eighteen FSS patients with mean age of 53±9 years participated. Isometric endurance of shoulder muscles was characterized by endurance test time and deltoideus and trapezius muscles EMG activity that were assessed by electromyograph during weight holding in hand until exhaustion. Stiff ness of deltoideus and trapezius muscles was assessed by myotonometer (MYOTON-3). Patients were screened by self-administered shoulder rating questionnaire (SRQ). Data was collected before one and six months aft er MUA. Six months aft er MUA endurance test time remained reduced (p<0.05) for the involved extremity as compared with the uninvolved extremity. Deltoideus and trapezius muscle EMG activity decreased (p<0.05) at the end of the endurance test, whereas in the beginning of the endurance test the trapezius muscle EMG was lower (p<0.05) for the involved extremity. Deltoideus and trapezius muscle stiff ness did not diff er (p<0.05). SRQ score points decreased (p<0.05) one and six months aft er MUA. In conclusion, six months aft er MUA the shoulder muscle EMG activity and stiff ness for the involved extremity was normalized in patients with FSS.

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“…Most commonly, the UT is believed to influence pain in the neck. In effect, individuals with neck and shoulder pain display altered trapezius activation patterns, with UT muscle more active than the LT [4] and limited strength or endurance of LT muscle [11,12]. The over-activity of UT will results in scapulothoracic muscle imbalance causing weakness of LT muscle with possible irradiation of the pain downward.…”

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“…Neck and shoulder disorders are a considerable health problem in the working population with prevalence rates of equal or higher than 30% [4]. Neck pain is common among adults in developed countries and contributes importantly to the demand for medical services and the economic burden of absence from work due to sickness [5,6].…”

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Tailored Exercise with an Innovative Mechanical Device: Effects on Cervical-Dorsal Rachis

Messa

Biffi

Fernando

et al. 2016

JFMK

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Abstract:Trapezius muscle has a fundamental role in cervico-dorsal pain and posture. Often, in movements involving trapezius, the predominant activity is carried out by the upper trapezius, and many times this may be a risk factor for the integrity of the cervico-dorsal structures. To investigate the effects of physical exercise with the new device called the "Angel's Wings" on a sample of different professionals. We enrolled 15 volunteers for electromyography (EMG) data, which was collected during the physical performance; 3 volunteers for magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) data, collected before and after a training period; and 73 workers of Ferrari S.p.A. and the Scuderia Ferrari racing team division for a visual analogue scale (VAS) pain score, collected before and after one session of training. EMG shows a decoupling of upper and lower trapezius activity; MRI shows a realignment of cervical-dorsal rachis after one month of training; VAS pain score significantly decreased after the physical exercise with the "Angel's Wings". Results show that the use of the "Angel's Wings" is applicable to counteract and decrease the neck pain by a decontraction of the upper trapezius and correct postural defects of the cervico-dorsal column.

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The effect of work-related sustained trapezius muscle activity on the development of neck and shoulder pain among young adults

Cited by 67 publications

References 43 publications

Patterns of biomechanical demands are associated with musculoskeletal pain in the beginning of professional life: a population-based study

Patterns of biomechanical demands are associated with musculoskeletal pain in the beginning of professional life: a population-based study

Shoulder muscle electromyographic activity and stiffness in patients with frozen shoulder syndrome: six-month follow-up study

Tailored Exercise with an Innovative Mechanical Device: Effects on Cervical-Dorsal Rachis

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