Clinical assessment of scapula motion

International Conference on Physical Education, Sports Medicine and Doping Studies

August 08-09, 2018 Osaka, Japan

Jo Brown

SportsMed Sunshine Coast, Australia

Scientific Tracks Abstracts: J Sports Med Dop Stud

Abstract :

Abnormal scapulothoracic mechanics and scapulohumeral rhythm are implicated in shoulder pathologies, including glenohumeral impingement and rotator cuff tears. Upward scapula rotation, specifically asymmetry of scapula motion and associations of patterns through range with injury, was investigated in dominant and non-dominant limbs of nationally ranked junior and paralympic swimmers during competition season. The static and throughout phases measures of upward scapula rotation were: Phase I (start position, 45�?�), Phase II (45�?� to 90�?�), Phase III (90�?� to 135�?�) and Phase IV (135�?� to max). Injury was assessed with a validated questionnaire. Differences between side (dominant and non-dominant), group (junior and paralympic) and phase were examined. Significant differences (P<0.05) between groups were identified for dominant side at rest, 45�?� and 135�?� and in phases II and IV (including range). Scapulohumeral rhyt hm was higher in the non-dominant limb of paralympic swimmers but in the dominant limb of junior swimmers. Greatest differences in upward rotation between injured and non-injured swimmers were found in Phase 1:43.6% (3.3�?�) paralympic; 73.1% (8�?�) junior. Results suggested that the asymmetry of movement in both limbs, through all phases and at single points in range, should be investigated for assessing injury and developing preventive strategies and rehabilitation protocols. References 1. Fagher K, Lexell J (2014) Sports-related injuries in athletes with disabilities. Scandinavian Journal of Medicine and Science in Sports; 24: e320-e331. 2. Magno e Silva M, Bilzon J, Duarte E, Gorla J, Vital R (2013) Sport injuries in elite paralympic swimmers with visual impairment. Journal of Athletic Training; 48: 493-498.

Biography :

Jo Brown has her expertise in swimming and other overhead athlete injuries, understanding their aetiology, progression and rehabilitation. She is passionate about decreasing shoulder injury in swimmers particularly young swimmers, strengthening and understanding the link between sports science and the clinic.

E-mail: jo.brown@sportsmedsc.com.au