SCAPULAR STABILIZATION EXERCISE AND TAPPING FOR SCAPULAR DYSKINESIA FOR AMATEUR SWIMMERS- AN EXPERIMENTAL DESIGN

Abstract

Background: Overhead athletes are more likely to develop scapular dyskinesia (SD). Scapular dyskinesia is altered scapular position and motion, it’s found to be to reason for shoulder injuries although swimming is considered an overhead activity, effectiveness of physiotherapy interventions on these athletes is limited. Aim:  The intention of this study was to see how scapular stabilization exercises and tap affected amateur swimmers with scapular dyskinesia. Methodology:  It’s a quasi- experimental study involving 30 amateur swimmers who had scapular dyskinesia, were selected by using the lateral scapular slide test. They were divided into two groups, Group A (Experimental Group) and Group B (Control Group). Group A received a Scapular Stabilization exercise and tapping, while Group B received strengthening exercises for a 4-week duration. Outcome measures: Range of Motion (ROM), Shoulder Pain and Disability Index (SPADI). Statistical analysis& Results: The collected data was recorded and tabulated. The statistical package for social science (SPSS) version 21.7 was used to analysis the data. There was a significant improvement was noted in Group A when it was compared with Group B in terms of Range of Motion (ROM), Shoulder Pain and Disability Index (SPADI). Conclusion: Introducing Scapular Stabilization exercises and tapping as a treatment option will reduce scapular dyskinesia in amateur swimmers.