Measurement of Scapular Asymmetry in Periarthritis Shoulder by Using Modified Scapular Slide Test

Abstract

Aims and objectives: To evaluate the scapular asymmetry in participants with and                without Periarthritis shoulder using modified scapular slide test.

Methods: Twenty participants with Periarthritis shoulder were enrolled in the study and informed consent was filled. They were suffering from unilateral shoulder pain at the dominant arm having pain with active shoulder elevation and pain in passive and active Range of Motion. Scapular asymmetry was measured using modified scapular slide test during shoulder elevation in sagittal plane analyzed at 0, 45, and 90 degrees of humero-thoracic elevation.

Result: Statistical comparisons indicated that there was no significant difference between mean of superior (0- 45-degree) Left and Right side (p > 0.05) and between mean of inferior (0- 45- degree) Left and Right side (p < 0.05).

However, we found a significant difference between mean of Superior (0-90 degree) Left and Right side (p > 0.05) and between mean of inferior (0-90 degree) Left and Right side (p < 0.05).

Conclusion: Restoring altered kinematics and managing scapular asymmetry may be accepted as one of the goals of shoulder rehabilitation in individual with Periarthritis shoulder. The findings of the study indicated the requirement of thorough assessment in terms of biomechanical alterations in patients with PA shoulder.