Serratus anterior muscle exercise for The Winging Scapula: Case Study

익상견갑에 대한 전거근 운동: 증례 보고 1.

  • Jang, Jun-Hyeok (Department of Physical Therapy, Chang Won Hospital) ;
  • Koo, Bong-Oh (Department of Physical Therapy, Pusan Catholic University) ;
  • Kim, Suhn-Yeop (Department of Physical Therapy, Pusan Catholic University)
  • Published : 2003.12.30

Abstract

Objective: The purpose of this study is to describe the effect of the serratus anterior muscle exercise in a patient with winging of the scapular. Background and Purpose: The patient was a 33-year-old man with an 3 years history of the left deltoid region. He had not responded to previous treatments of rest, TENS and medicine. Materials and Methods: After Surgical operation of the shoulder, the patient was treated for 6 months in 144 visits. treatment consisted of push-up with plus in the standing position with his hands against the wall and unique push-up with quadruped position at mat. Also, Sling exercise therapy was utilized to control scapular stabilization and reduce stress on the scapulohumeral joint. Result: Following 104 physical therapy visits, the patient was able to full range of motion of the shoulder without shrug motion. Conclusion and Discussion: Scapular winging and serratus anterior muscle function are important consider in the rehabilitation of the shoulder dysfunction. Therefore, specific exercise program for people with the winging scapular should be considered.

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