A Study to Assess Scapular Dyskinesia in Healthy Individuals Aged 25-35 Years

Abstract

Background: Scapular dyskinesia is the most common prevailing disorder in which there is alteration of the glenohumeral rhythm, thus paving the pathway to various musculoskeletal pathologies associated with the upper extremity. It is caused by the muscular imbalance thereby causing a change in the torque and ultimately the kinematic chain of the upper limb. A study of the prevalence of the same will help to work on the rehabilitative strategies by identifying the early symptoms and hence enable an early intervention. Objective: To assess scapula dyskinesia in healthy individuals between the age of 25-35 years Method: An observational(non-experimental) study was conducted on 100 healthy individuals between the age of 25 to 35 years. Ethical clearance from the committee of the institution and consent from participants was taken. Participants were screened, after which the lateral scapular slide test was performed following which they were asked to fill in the DPA scale. Results: From the study it was revealed that there was prevalence of scapular dyskinesia in healthy individuals between the age of 25-35 years, with women showing a greater prevalence of the same. Conclusions: There was prevalence of scapular dyskinesia in healthy individuals between the age of 25-35 years, thus can be used as a baseline strategy for rehabilitation programmes. Keywords: scapular dyskinesia, glenohumeral rhythm, healthy individuals, lateral scapular slide test