Jessica O”Regan
Research Mentor: David Lipps
Mentor Department: Movement Science, Kinesiology
Author(s): Not Available
Session: Session 7 (4:00 PM – 4:50 PM)
Presentation Type: Poster 37
Abstract
This study investigates the relationship between supraspinatus muscle mechanics and shoulder mobility in adults aged 40 and older, comparing those with chronic shoulder pain to healthy controls. A central component of the research involves using shear wave elastography to quantify the stiffness of the supraspinatus muscle belly and tendon, addressing a significant research gap in non-athletic populations. The project specifically aims to test the hypothesis that increased stiffness measured via shear wave elastography, alongside greater tendon thickness and reduced acromiohumeral distance (AHD), correlates with restricted shoulder abduction and overall functional impairment. By integrating these specialized imaging techniques with markerless motion capture, the study seeks to to provide more tailored rehabilitation strategies and better tracking of daily functional limitations in aging populations.
