The rotator cuff consists of the supraspinatus, infraspinatus, teres minor, and subscapularis muscles and their tendons, which surround and stabilize the shoulder joint. Rotator cuff-related disorders may cause pain, particularly during arm elevation and external rotation, and may limit shoulder movement and daily function.
Shoulder function depends not only on the muscles surrounding the shoulder but also on the coordinated transfer of force through the trunk and extremities, known as the kinetic chain. Impairments in trunk muscle function, core stability, proprioception, and balance may therefore negatively affect shoulder mechanics.
This study aims to investigate the relationships between latissimus dorsi and abdominal muscle thickness, trunk proprioception, and postural stability in individuals with rotator cuff pathology. The study will also examine whether these measurements differ between individuals with rotator cuff pathology and healthy participants.
Inclusion Criteria:
Rotator Cuff Pathology Group
Healthy Control Group
Exclusion Criteria:
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Adults with unilateral shoulder pain lasting at least 3 months and magnetic resonance imaging-confirmed rotator cuff pathology.
Healthy adults without shoulder pain or a known history of rotator cuff pathology.
Evaluation of Thoracic Kyphosis, Trunk Rotation, and Balance in Rotator Cuff Pathology
Latissimus Dorsi Strengthening Exercises in Rotator Cuff Tendinopathy
Forearm Muscle and Tendon Thickness in Rotator Cuff-Related Shoulder Pain
Investigation of the Relationship Between Core Stability and Reaction Time, Hand-Eye Coordination, Pain, and Functional Status in Individuals With Rotator Cuff Lesions
The Effect of Changing Posture in Sitting on Selected Clinical Shoulder Tests
Motions of the Bones and Activation of the Muscles of the Shoulder Girdle During Basic and Common Arm Movement