Sexual Activities as Risk Factors of Rotator Cuff Lesions

[Michael Scally MD]

[OA] Lädermann A, Cunningham G, Chagué S, Charbonnier C. Sexual Activities as Risk Factors of Rotator Cuff Lesions: A Prospective Cohort Study. Sexuality and Disability 2018;36:305-11. Sexual Activities as Risk Factors of Rotator Cuff Lesions: A Prospective Cohort Study

The aim of this study was to analyze the occurrence of rotator cuff impingement due to reduction of subacromial space height during complex shoulder motion to determine safety of sexual activities. The hypothesis was that such activities could be deleterious if not performed with precaution.

To use a patient-specific 3D measurement technique coupling medical imaging and optical motion capture to evaluate the safety of various sexual positions according to subacromial compression. Descriptive laboratory study. A volunteer couple underwent Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) and motion capture of their shoulders.

Five common active and passive sexual positions were evaluated. Significant differences in subacromial space height were observed between the different performed actions. All active sexual positions requiring important pressure on the hands or elbows (e.g., scorpio) or weight lifting (e.g., superman) caused subacromial impingement. No subacromial impingement was however observed during passive sexual activities (e.g., basset hound).

This study indicates that some sexual positions could potentially place the rotator cuff at risk. Such high-tech investigation shows promise in the areas of cause, intervention and education. The present findings may assist health professionals in providing them with preventive measures and is highly relevant for decision-making regarding health promoting initiatives.




The five common sexual positions used in this study. In all images, the woman is represented in yellow and the man in green (Color figure online)

 

[Holidaypay]

Damn the superman is basic an common..that was my special move

 

[Mac11wildcat]

Ok. Who funded this.

 

[Oregongearhead]

Spooning is the safest IMO . We call it "lazy style"....

 

[Old]

Such high-tech investigation shows promise in the areas of cause, intervention and education. The present findings may assist health professionals in providing them with preventive measures and is highly relevant for decision-making regarding health promoting initiatives.

Mon Dieu! You can't even people to eat a tomato instead of a donut. Let alone sexual behaviour.

Doctor Appointment:

"Doc, I've got a problems with my Rotator Cuff"

"You've got to stop with the Scorpio and do The Basset hound. Do 7 Bassets and then make an appointment to see me next week to discuss the details. Here is a wifi camera so your insurance company can verify your compliance. That's be $30 plus a deposit for the camera."


This study was a prospective trial carried out on two healthy right-handed volunteers (one female, one male)

Two people. Now there is a statistical relevant sample.

Don't tell the LGBT crowd about one female, one male or there will be an anti-discriminatory lawsuit. No 'lefties' either.


The female and male volunteers were asked to simulate each sexual position three times.

Humm... There is Lädermann, Cunningham, Chagué, and Charbonnier. Somebody was left out


Motion was recorded using a Vicon MXT40S motion capture system (Vicon, Oxford Metrics, UK) consisting of 24 cameras sampling at 120 Hz.

Your Tax Dollars at Work

"Hi, I'm Jasmine. I like to wiggle my fannie ... do you like it? I'll do anything for you, you big handsome researcher. You look like you work out. Ooooh, is that package for ME!?!. Oooooh ...."


Perhaps this study will provide the basis for Expert Witness testimony in brothel litigation between sex workers and pimps. The famous Supreme Court case: Labia vs Labrum.