Prevalence of scapular dyskinesis in office workers with neck and scapular pain
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Issued Date
2023-01-01
Resource Type
ISSN
10803548
Scopus ID
2-s2.0-85122890462
Pubmed ID
34927576
Journal Title
International Journal of Occupational Safety and Ergonomics
Volume
29
Issue
1
Start Page
50
End Page
55
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SCOPUS
Bibliographic Citation
International Journal of Occupational Safety and Ergonomics Vol.29 No.1 (2023) , 50-55
Suggested Citation
Vongsirinavarat M., Wangbunkhong S., Sakulsriprasert P., Petviset H. Prevalence of scapular dyskinesis in office workers with neck and scapular pain. International Journal of Occupational Safety and Ergonomics Vol.29 No.1 (2023) , 50-55. 55. doi:10.1080/10803548.2021.2018855 Retrieved from: https://repository.li.mahidol.ac.th/handle/123456789/85157
Title
Prevalence of scapular dyskinesis in office workers with neck and scapular pain
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Abstract
Objectives. This study aimed to investigate the presence of scapular dyskinesis (SD) in office workers with neck and scapular complaints. The postural malalignment and related muscle adaptations were also explored. Methods. SD and its subtypes were determined. Postural deviations and the length of commonly reported muscle tightness were evaluated. Results. Among 99 participants, 90% of them had SD. Considering both sides or 198 scapula, 90.4% were identified as having painful scapula and 19% as having painless scapula. There was a difference in the proportion of SD on painful (93%) and painless (69%) sides. Postural deviations including rounded shoulder (100%), forward head (43.3%) and thoracic hyperkyphosis (54.5%) were prevalent. Persons with type III SD had a higher percentage of forward head than other types. There was also tightness of the pectoralis minor (100%), levator scapulae (93.0%) and upper trapezius (98.3%) muscles without different proportions among types of SD. The greatest proportion of persons with SD had tightness of the levator scapulae. Conclusions. There was a high prevalence of SD among office workers with neck and scapular complaints. SD was also associated with abnormal posture and muscle tightness. The proper management of SD and working posture is warranted.