SHOULDER – SUBLUXATION AND REDUCED ABDUCTION
Examples of indications
1. Subluxated shoulder, for example after a
stroke.
2. Reduced muscular function in the shoulder
after a fracture, luxation, etc.
Goal
1. Increased stability/centralizing the head of
the humerus.
2. Increased function/strength in the shoulder
muscles.
Placement of electrodes
Place electrodes around the shoulder over
M. Deltoid and M. Supraspinatus.
Suggested programs
CEFAR REHAB X2: 9, 11, 13, 15
SHOULDER – REDUCED STRENGTH/ HYPOTROPHY
Examples of indications
Reduced strength in external rotation of the shoulder.
Goal
Increased strength and endurance in the infraspinatus, rhomboid mus-
cles and teres minor muscles.
Placement of electrodes
Place one electrode over the middle of the trapezius, rhomboid muscles
and one over the infraspinatus/teres minor.
Suggested programs
CEFAR REHAB X2: 9, 11, 13
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