Effectiveness of Scapular Clock Exercises in Scapular Dyskinesia in Post-Operative Open Heart Surgery Patients

Launched by UNIVERSITY OF FAISALABAD · Jun 20, 2022

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Scapular dyskinesia is the malalignment of the scapula. It occurs when the pectoralis muscle (pectoralis minor) becomes tight and there is the weakness of the trapezius muscle (lower fibers). It can commonly occur after open-heart surgery due to incision and prolonged bed rest. In this research, the effectiveness of scapular clock exercises was checked. These exercises can strengthen the weak trapezius muscle and also stretch the tight pectoralis minor muscle. By adding these exercises in cardiac rehabilitation the occurrence of scapular dyskinesia can be reduced. Post-op open heart surgery...

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Patients whose open heart surgery is done at least 6weeks ago.
• • Subjects having shoulder and scapular region pain.
• • 50% or less loss of Active ROM of shoulder in abduction, flexion and external rotation.
• • Positive Scapular assistance (SAT) and Scapular retraction test.
• • Positive findings on observational examination of scapula, showing abnormal prominence of either inferior, medial or superior border of scapula.
• • Type I and Type II scapular dyskinesia present
• • Consented to take part in the study.
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • • Bilateral shoulder involvement
• • History of previous surgery on shoulder
• • Shoulder fracture
• • Glenohumeral or acromioclavicular joint Arthritis.
• • Neuromuscular disorders

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