| Comparison of Core Muscle Endurance in Overhead Athletes with And Without Scapular Dyskinesis |
| Paper ID : 1582-SPORTCONGRESS |
| Authors |
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hadis sabzikar tahani1, hooman minoonejad *2, shahrzad zandi2 1tehran university 2Department of corrective exercise and sport injuries, Faculty of physical education and sport science, University of tehran |
| Abstract |
| Introduction: Scapular dyskinesis refers to abnormal alterations in scapular positioning or movement and is particularly prevalent among overhead athletes. Core muscle endurance plays a crucial role in maintaining stability, facilitating force transfer from the pelvis and trunk to the upper extremities, and reducing the risk of sports-related injuries. These muscles not only provide the necessary stability for complex movements but also optimize force distribution and support the spine. This study aimed to evaluate core muscle endurance in overhead athletes with scapular dyskinesis and compare it to athletes without this condition.. Methods: Thirty female athletes aged 18–28 were recruited for this study. Participants were classified into two groups of 15 based on the Kibler test results: with and without scapular dyskinesis. Core muscle endurance was assessed using the McGill protocol. Data were analyzed using an independent t-test with a significance level of 0.05. Results: Findings revealed a significant difference in core muscle endurance between overhead athletes with and without scapular dyskinesis across all four McGill tests (p < 0.05). Conclusion: These results suggest that overhead athletes with scapular dyskinesis exhibit reduced core muscle endurance compared to their healthy counterparts. Physical therapists, exercise specialists, and coaches may benefit from incorporating core strengthening programs to prevent and manage this condition |
| Keywords |
| Endurance, core muscles, overhead athletes, scapular dyskinesis |
| Status: Abstract Accepted (Poster Presentation) |
