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Relationship Between the Closed Kinetic Chain Upper Extremity Stability Test and Strength of Serratus Anterior and Triceps Brachii Muscles

  • Weon, Young-soo (Department of Physical Therapy, The Graduate School, Yonsei University) ;
  • Ahn, Sun-hee (Kinetic Ergocise Based on Movement Analysis Laboratory) ;
  • Kim, Jun-hee (Kinetic Ergocise Based on Movement Analysis Laboratory) ;
  • Gwak, Gyeong-tae (Department of Physical Therapy, The Graduate School, Yonsei University) ;
  • Kwon, Oh-yun (Kinetic Ergocise Based on Movement Analysis Laboratory)
  • Received : 2021.07.05
  • Accepted : 2021.07.16
  • Published : 2021.08.20
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Abstract

Background: The CKCUES test evaluates the functional performance of the shoulder joint. The CKCUES test scores CKC exercises of the upper limbs to examine shoulder stability. Although the CKCUES test provides quantitative data on functional ability and performance, no study has determined the relationship between CKCUES scores and SA and TB muscle strength. Objects: The objective of this study is to determine the relationship between the CKCUES test scores and the strength of the SA and TB muscles in the CKCUES and unilateral CKCUES tests. Methods: Sixty-six healthy male volunteers participated in the study. A Smart KEMA strength sensor measured SA and TB muscle strength. Two parallel lines on the floor indicated the initial hand placement to start CKCUES tests. For 15 seconds, the subject raises one hand and reaches over to touch the supporting hand, then returns to the starting position. Results: The correlation between the CKCUES test scores and the strength of the SA was strong (r = 0.650, p < 0.001), and the TB was moderate (r = 0.438, p < 0.001). The correlation between the unilateral CKCUES test and the strength of the SA of the supporting side was strong (r = 0.605, p < 0.001), and swing side was strong (r = 0.681, p < 0.001). The correlation between the unilateral CKCUES test and the strength of the TB of the supporting side was moderate (r = 0.409, p < 0.001), and swing side was moderate (r = 0.482, p < 0.001). Conclusion: Our study showed that the CKCUES test had a strong association with isometric strength of SA and moderate association with that of TB. These findings suggest that the CKCUES test can evaluate the function of the SA. Moreover, the unilateral CKCUES test can evaluate unilateral shoulder function.

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Acknowledgement

This study was supported by the "Brain Korea 21 FOUR Project", the Korean Research Foundation for Department of Physical Therapy in the Graduate School of Yonsei University.

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