Original Research Article
Year: 2020 | Month: April-June | Volume: 5 | Issue: 2 | Pages: 334-340
Effects of Scapular Motor Control Training versus Scapular Retraining Along With Mobilization on Pain and Functional Status among Construction Workers
Hari Hara Sudan S1, Pavithra V2, Gokul S2, Saranya Y1, Dheephiga K R3
1Associate Professor, 2Assistant Professor, 3UG Student,
KG College of Physiotherapy (Affiliated to the TN Dr MGR Medical University), KG Hospital & PG Medical Institute, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India.
Corresponding Author: Hari Hara Sudan S
ABSTRACT
Repetitive or sustained shoulder elevation during occupational tasks has been identified as a significant risk factor for shoulder tendinitis or non–specific shoulder pain. Dysfunction in any of the structure that surrounds shoulder joint can cause shoulder pathology. Impingement is thought to be due to inadequate subacromial space for clearance of the rotator cuff tendons as the arm is elevated. In Construction workers, abnormal motion during arm elevation may lead to impingement syndrome. Aim of the study was to analyze the effects of Scapular motor control training versus Scapular retraining along with mobilization on pain and functional status among construction workers. According to the inclusion criteria, a total of 20 subjects were selected and divided into two groups, Group A subjects received Scapular motor control training and Group B subjects received Scapular retraining, in addition both the group received mobilization over 6 weeks period. The subjects were assessed for Pain and Functional status using Numerical Pain Rating Scale and Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand Score. Scores were evaluated before and after 6 weeks of duration. There was a difference between the groups with post test means 2.4 & 3.5 for NPRS and 46.1 & 55.3 for DASH respectively. A statistically significant improvement was obtained in Group A on Pain and Functional status in construction workers with Shoulder impingement syndrome (p<0.05). The result concluded and suggests that the Scapular Motor Control training when compared to the Scapular retraining was effective on improving Pain and Functional status among constructional workers.
Keywords: Shoulder impingement syndrome, Scapular motor control training, Scapular retraining, NPRS, DASH, Construction workers