Scapular Dyskinesis.
- Author:
Jin Young PARK
1
;
Sang Hoon LHEE
;
Jeong Hwan OH
;
Hong Kyum KIM
Author Information
- Publication Type:Review
- Keywords: Scapula; Scapular dyskinesis; Dyskinesia; Shoulder motion
- MeSH: Athletes; Dyskinesias; Humans; Muscles; Scapula; Shoulder
- From:Journal of the Korean Shoulder and Elbow Society 2009;12(2):271-277
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
- Abstract: PURPOSE: Scapular dyskinesis is an alteration in the normal position or motion of the scapula during coupled scapulohumeral movements. Vast majority of shoulder pathologies are known to be related with scapular motion abnormalities. Because there being enthusiasm about scapular pathology in recent literatures, understanding scapular dyskinesis seems to be an important subject. The authors describe the importance of scapular abnormality in terms of shoulder pathology. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Usually the inhibition or disorganization of activation patterns in scapular stabilizing muscles lead to scapular dyskinesis. This motion abnormality has more important values in Elite Athletes because it might be the sign of future shoulder pathology; for example, SLAP and internal impingement. Treatment of scapular dyskinesis is directed at managing underlying causes and restoring normal scapular muscle activation patterns by kinetic chain-based rehabilitation protocols. Treatment is also important to prevent secondary shoulder injuries. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION: Understanding scapular pathology may be the main key to approach to the shoulder pathology. Also treating scapular pathology might be important in preventing secondary shoulder injuries.
