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VOL. 4, ISSUE 2 (2022)
Correlation of severity of pain and perceived disability with scapula posture in patients with neck pain
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Hingarajia Dharti
Abstract
Background and objectives: Neck pain is a major musculoskeletal disorder. One of the commonest etiological factors for neck pain is faulty posture. Neck and scapula share some common muscle attachments. Hence, change in scapula posture might have an effect on neck pain severity and perceived disability in patients with neck pain. Hence, the aim of this study was to find out if the severity of neck pain and perceived disability is affected by altered scapula posture. Method: Total 64 patients with neck pain were included for the study. Severity of pain and perceived disability was assessed using Numerical pain rating scale and Neck disability index, respectively. Scapula posture was assessed using Lennie’s test and Acromion-to-plinth distance. Result: As the data passed normality test, correlational analysis was done using parametric test that is Pearson’s correlation coefficient was used to investigate the relationship between severity using NPRS and scapula posture using Lennie’s test and Acromion-to-plinth test. As NDI provides ordinal level scoring, correlational analysis between NDI and scapula posture was done using non -parametric statistical test that is Spearman’s Rank Correlation Coefficient. Conclusion: The present study concludes that positive correlation is present between NPRS and NDI with scapula posture assessed on Lennie’s Test and by Acromion-to-plinth distance in subjects with unilateral and bilateral neck pain affection. This shows that as the neck pain severity and perceived disability in neck pain patients is altered, scapula posture is also altered.
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Pages:85-92
How to cite this article:
Hingarajia Dharti "Correlation of severity of pain and perceived disability with scapula posture in patients with neck pain". International Journal of Medical Science and Research, Vol 4, Issue 2, 2022, Pages 85-92
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