title: Effect of scapular muscle endurance on chronic shoulder pain in textile workers.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of scapular muscle endurance on chronic shoulder pain in textile workers.
  
  
  METHODS
  In total, 91 textile workers were divided into two groups based on the presence (n=43) or absence (n=48) of chronic shoulder pain, as assessed using the Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire (NMQ). The endurance of the serratus anterior and trapezius muscles was assessed using the Scapular Muscle Endurance (SME) test.
  
  
  RESULTS
  In the group with chronic shoulder pain, mean scapular muscle endurance was significantly lower than that in the pain-free group (t-test, p< 0.05). There was a significant negative correlation between rest - activity pain intensity and SME (Pearson correlation analysis, p< 0.01).
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Scapular muscle endurance has an effect on the development of shoulder pain in textile workers.
authors: Derin Su Special Education and Rehabilitation Center, Izmir, Turkey.
authors: Umut
authors: U
authors: Eraslan
authors: Nihal
authors: N
authors: Gelecek
authors: Arzu
authors: A
authors: Genc
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D059350:Chronic Pain / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000503:physiopathology; D003430:Cross-Sectional Studies; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D015994:Incidence; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D053580:Muscle Strength / Q000502:physiology*; D053581:Muscle Strength Dynamometer; D018482:Muscle, Skeletal / Q000502:physiology*; D060051:Occupational Injuries / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000503:physiopathology; D010147:Pain Measurement; D010807:Physical Endurance / Q000502:physiology*; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D012540:Scapula / Q000502:physiology*; D020069:Shoulder Pain / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000503:physiopathology; D013784:Textiles; D014421:Turkey; D055815:Young Adult