Shoulder Pain and Scapular Endurance

The Effect of Regular Exercising on Shoulder Pain and Scapular Endurance

Objective: This study aimed to investigate the effects of regular exercising on scapular muscle endurance and shoulder pain in young individuals.

Methods: Participants' clinical and sociodemographic properties recorded, scapular muscle endurance assessed with Scapular Muscular Endurance (SME) test, and shoulder pain severity questioned using the Visual Analogue Scale.

Background: Serratus Anterior and Trapezius muscles are the most important stabilizers of the scapulothoracic joint. The inadequate endurance of these muscles plays an important role in the decreased neuromuscular performance.

Objective: This study aimed to investigate the effects of regular exercising on scapular muscle endurance and shoulder pain in young individuals.

Methods: Participants' clinical and sociodemographic properties recorded, scapular muscle endurance assessed with Scapular Muscular Endurance (SME) test, and shoulder pain severity questioned using the Visual Analogue Scale.

Inclusion Criteria:

for exercise group;

• between 17-25 years ages
• who were using the fitness center by their preference (not professional)
• had active sporting life (not professional)
• who were regularly exercising

for sedentary group;

• between 17-25 years ages
• who had sedentary life style

Exclusion Criteria:

for boths group;

• Individuals who had surgical stabilization,
• who had previous shoulder complex fractures
• who had positive impingement test results
• who had systemic diseases
• who had neurological and orthopedic problems