Table 3. Comparison of muscle activity ratio during the two different Y-raise exercises (n=15)

Mean ± SD Difference value t p
Y YLTPS
LT/UT 1.82±0.89 3.26±1.77 1.44 3.83 .00*
SA/UT 1.13±0.80 1.79±1.62 0.66 2.60 .02*
SD, standard deviation; LT, lower trapezius; UT, upper trapezius; SA, serratus anterior; Y, y-raise exercise; YLTPS, y-raise exercise with lower trapezius taping after pectoralis minor stretching.
: significant difference