The pectoralis minor length test: a study of the intra-rater reliability and diagnostic accuracy in subjects with and without shoulder symptoms

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Postural abnormality and muscle imbalance are thought to contribute to pain and a loss of normal function in the upper body. A shortened pectoralis minor muscle is commonly identified as part of this imbalance. Clinical tests have be...

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Main Authors: Valentine Rachel E, Lewis Jeremy S
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2007-07-01
Series:BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2474/8/64