Physical Therapy Korea (한국전문물리치료학회지)

Korean Research Society of Physical Therapy (한국전문물리치료학회)
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Shoulder Range of Motion According to Sagittal, Coronal and Scapular Plane and Humeral Rotation

견관절 운동면과 상완골 회전에 따른 견관절 가동범위의 차이

  • Kim, Yong-Wook (Department of Rehabilitation, College of Health Science, Yonsei University) ;
  • Cha, Deuk-Young (Department of Rehabilitation, College of Health Science, Yonsei University) ;
  • Lee, Ji-Yong (Dept. of Physical Therapy, Yonsei Rehabilitation Hospital, Yonsei University Medical Center)
  • 김용욱 (연세대학교 보건과학대학 재활학과) ;
  • 차득영 (연세대학교 보건과학대학 재활학과) ;
  • 이지용 (연세의료원 재활병원 물리치료실)
  • Published : 1996.05.18
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Abstract

For effective rehabilitation of the shoulder, physical therapists must have correct knowledge of shoulder movements. The purpose of this study was to determine the relationship between shoulder movements and the rotation of the humerus in the sagittal, coronal and scapular planes. Fifty normal subjects(25 male, 25 female) were tested using a Dualar-plus digital goniometer and an air-splint. The subjects performed active shoulder elevation in each plane with the humerus rotated in both medial and lateral directions. The range of motion(ROM) of the glenohumeral joint was measured three times. The paired t-test was used to determine the difference in ROM between medial and lateral rotation of the humerus. Results showed that, in the sagittal and the coronal planes, there was a significant difference(p < 0.01) in ROM of the shoulder between medial rotation and lateral rotation which was greater. But in the scapular plane, there was no difference between medial and lateral rotation. Physical therapists should consider these results when the goal of treatment is to increase ROM of the shoulder.

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