Electromyographic Assessment of the Shoulder Stabilizing Musculature in CrossFit® Athletes

• Conditions: Muscle Strain; Trapezius Muscle Strain; Electromyography

• Registration Number: NCT05111652
• Lead Sponsor: Universidad Católica San Antonio de Murcia

Brief Summary

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

Detailed Description

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 Timeline

• Status Verified: 2021-10
• Study First Submitted: 2021-10-15
• Study First Submitted QC: 2021-10-28
• Last Update Submitted: 2021-10-28
• Study Start: 2021-11
• Primary Completion: 2021-11
• Study Completion: 2021-11
• Study First Posted: 2021-11-08
• Last Update Posted: 2021-11-08

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: UNKNOWN
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 40

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

Study & Design

• Study Type: OBSERVATIONAL
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Observation of Basal Activation in Trapezius and Serratus muscles and after Push-Press and Pull-Up exercises assessed by Electromyographic mDurance®	10 minutes	Trapezius and Serratus muscle activation analysis in CrossFit athletes with Electromyography system for the muscle activity assessment with the electrode tools