CMH Lahore Medical College and Institute of Dentistry
Doi
Abstract
AbstractObjective: To determine the association between scapular dyskinesis and forward head postureamong badminton players.Methodology: An analytical cross-sectional study was conducted recruiting 120 recreational badmintonplayers using non-probability convenience sampling. Badminton players of either gender, aged 18-35years with head-forward posture were participants in the study based on the predefined eligibilitycriteria after ethical approval. Scapular dyskinesis was measured using the Modified Lateral ScapularSlide test in three testing positions. The data was evaluated using SPSS version 26.0 and a chi-squaretest was implemented to find the association, and P≤0.05 was deemed significant.Results: In resting position, Scapular Dyskinesis was evident in 39.2% of badminton players while itwas 65% and 54.2% evident respectively in dynamic hands-on-hip position and scapular plane withone kg weight in both hands. In addition, out of 120 players the prevalence of moderate forward headposture was greater as compared to the mild and severe forward head posture. Scapular dyskinesiswas significant in hands on hip and with one kg weight in hands position (p≤0.05).Conclusion: It was found that badminton players with forward head posture had significantlydifferent scapular kinematics in dynamic scapular positions when compared to static scapular positions.Key Words: Scapular Dyskinesis, Forward Head Posture, Overhead Sports, Badminton Playe
