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- Title
Shoulder Dysfunction Assessment: Self-report and Impaired Scapular Movements.
- Authors
Lin, Jiu-jeng; Hanten, William P.; Olson, Sharon L.; Roddey, Toni S.; Soto-quijano, David A.; Lim, Hyun K.; Sherwood, Arthur M.
- Abstract
Background and Purpose: This investigation was performed to assess shoulder dysfunction with self-report and performance-based functional measures. Subjects: Fifty men (25 with shoulder dysfunction and 25 without shoulder dysfunction) participated in this study. Methods: Self-report functional disabilities were assessed with the Flexilevel Scale of Shoulder Function (FLEX-SF), and electromagnetic tracking sensors were used to monitor 3-dimensional scapular movements during 4 functional tasks. Results. Relative to the control group, the group with shoulder dysfunction showed significant alterations in scapular movements (averages of 6.9° less posterior tipping, 5.7° less upward rotation, and 2.3 cm more elevation). Scapular kinematics correlated significantly(r) with the Self-report FLEX-SF measure during functional tasks (posterior tipping=.454 to .712, upward rotation = .296 and .317, and elevation = -.310). Discussion and Conclusion. Functional disabilities were identified with self-report and performance-based functional measures. The inadequate scapular posterior tipping and scapular upward rotation as well as the excessive elevation may have implications in planning intervention strategies for people with shoulder dysfunction. [Lin J, Hanten WP, Olson SL, et al. Shoulder dysfunction assessment: self-report and impaired scapular movements. Phys Ther. 2006; 86:1065-1074.]
- Subjects
SHOULDER injuries; SHOULDER; SCAPULARS; MEDICAL research; THERAPEUTICS; ACTIVITIES of daily living; HYGIENE
- Publication
Physical Therapy, 2006, Vol 86, Issue 8, p1065
- ISSN
0031-9023
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1093/ptj/86.8.1065