Correlation among scapular asymmetry, neck pain, and neck disability index (NDI) in young women with slight neck pain.
[Purpose] This study aimed to investigate the correlations among scapular asymmetry, neck pain, and neck disability index in women in their 20s with slight neck pain. [Subjects and Methods] A total of 60 female students at U university in Gyeongsangbuk-do, South Korea, participated in this study. The lateral scapular slide test, which measures the distance between the thorax and scapula, was used to analyze the scapular asymmetry. The lateral scapular slide test was performed in three positions. The visual analogue scale and neck disability index were used to measure neck pain. [Results] In the lateral scapular slide test in position 3 (shoulder abduction at 90 degrees), the scapular left-right asymmetry and VAS showed a moderate positive linear relationship, with r=0.344. The VAS and NDI showed a moderate positive linear relationship, with r = 0.632. [Conclusion] Scapular asymmetry indicates imbalance of surrounding muscles of the scapula and is related to neck pain based on the results of measuring the distance from the thorax to the scapula.
Department of Physical Therapy, Uiduk University, Republic of Korea.
Su-Rim
SR
Kim
Department of Physical Therapy, Uiduk University, Republic of Korea.
Mi-Hee
MH
Kang
Department of Physical Therapy, Uiduk University, Republic of Korea.
Sun-Young
SY
Bahng
Department of Physical Therapy, Uiduk University, Republic of Korea.
Jin-Kyoung
JK
An
Department of Physical Therapy, Uiduk University, Republic of Korea.
Ji-Young
JY
Lee
Department of Physical Therapy, Uiduk University, Republic of Korea.
Sang-Young
SY
Park
Department of Physical Therapy, Uiduk University, Republic of Korea.
Seong-Gil
SG
Kim
Lateral scapular slide test; Neck disability index; Visual analog scale