Scapular Dyskinesia Dubai

What is Scapular Dyskinesia?

Alteration in the normal static and dynamic position or motion of scapula during coupled scapula-humeral motion.

Three categories:

  • Type 1: Prominence of the infero-medial border of scapula
  • Type 2: Prominence of entire medial border
  • Type 3: Prominence of the superior medial border

Physiotherapy Assessment

Appropriate Clinical Measures are:

  • Determining the presence or absence of Dyskinesia
  • Symptoms altering test
    • Scapular Retraction Test
    • Scapular Assistance test
  • Manual Muscle Testing
    • Upper and Lower trapezius and Serratus Anterior
    • Pectoralis Minor Tightness
    • Core Strength

Assessing and considering all these factors will help correct the rhythm of the Scapula, thus improving Scapulo Humeral Instability

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