Abstract

Purpose. To find out the prevalence, characteristic and type of scapular dyskinesia among female students at Jouf University – Alqurayyat.

Methods. A cross-sectional design. One hundred thirty-six female students were recruited from Alqurayyat female branch – Jouf University (Northern Saudi Arabia), to participate in this study. Demographic data were assessed through a structural questionnaire, scapular dyskinesia was clinically assessed through direct observation (Scapular Dyskinesia Test) and manually assisted movements (Scapular Assistance Test (SAT) and Scapular Reposition (Retraction) Test (SRT)), and the levels of pain and functional disability were assessed through Shoulder Pain and Disability Index (SPADI).

Results. The prevalence of scapular dyskinesia was 99.3%, with 56.3% of them had affected left hand and 76% of them had type II existence. There was significant association between scapular dyskinesia and shoulder function (p < 0.05).

Conclusion. The prevalence of scapular dyskinesia among female students at Jouf University – Alqurayyat was 99.3%, with most of them having left hand involvement and presence of type II dyskinesia.

Key words:

Scapular dyskinesia, Scapular movement, Shoulder pain, Disability