Neck Pain and Role of Scapular Position in Dentists Joshi Kritika1, Dahiya Jyoti2, Chugh Priyanka2,* 1Student of Bachelors of Physiotherapy, Banarsidas Chandiwala Institute of Physiotherapy, Kalkaji, New Delhi 2Assistant professor, Banarsidas Chandiwala Institute of Physiotherapy, Kalkaji, New Delhi *Corresponding author: Priyanka Chugh, Assistant professor, Chandiwala Estate, Banarsidas Chandiwala Institute of Physiotherapy, Maa Anandmayi Marg, Kalkaji, New Delhi- 110019. Mobile No. 9871202074, E-mail: drpriyankachugh2@gmail.com
Online published on 19 June, 2015. Abstract Background The position of scapula is the key contributor to normal and abnormal scapular motion and control. Scapular protraction will become abnormal when there is increased distance between the inferior angle of scapula and the Spinous process of vertebra. Individuals with neck pain may display altered postural behavior when treating a patient in OPD or Dental clinic. Aim To determine whether neck pain is associated with scapular position in dentists or not. Methodology A case control study with convenience sample was done with 30 subjects. Subjects fulfilling the inclusion criteria were chosen for study. Each subject's Scapular protraction measurements were taken with the participant standing with normal, relaxed posture. The measurements were performed at 3 different positions (Resting, Hands on Hip, and 90o Glenohumeral Abduction with maximum internal rotation). First the inferior angle of scapula was palpated and marked then the lateral arm of vernier calliper was positioned at the corresponding spinous process, and the measurement was recorded. All measurements were taken bilaterally. This procedure was repeated three times and the average of the measurement was used for analysis. Results The results showed that there is a significant difference in scapular position in Dentists with neck pain in all three position that is at rest, hands on hip, and 90o glenohumeral abduction. Conclusion In the present study it was concluded that scapular position is altered in dentists Who suffered from neck pain in all three positions that is at rest, hands on hips, and 90 degree glenohumeral abduction. Top Keywords Neck Pain, Scapula Position, Altered Scapular Position, Dentists. Top |