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Despite the fact that the number of disabled individuals
participating in sports is increasing, there are only sparse reports in the
literature concerning overuse injuries. The purpose of this study was
to compare scapular resting position, shoulder pain, and function in wheelchair
basketball, amputee soccer, and disabled table tennis players. STUDY DESIGN:
Descriptive study. METHODS:
A total of 63 disabled players from amputee soccer,
wheelchair basketball, and disabled table tennis participated in our study.
Scapular resting position was taken as primary outcome; pain and function were
taken as secondary outcome measurements. Scapular resting position was evaluated
with Lateral Scapular Slide Test. Visual Analog Scale was used for evaluating
shoulder pain intensity. Quick disabilities of the arm, shoulder, and hand
questionnaire were used to assess upper extremity function. RESULTS: There was a
significant difference in shoulder pain, function, and scapular resting position
in all groups (p < 0.05). Paired comparisons between amputee soccer and
wheelchair basketball players and also amputee soccer and disabled table tennis
showed difference for all measurement parameters (p < 0.05). CONCLUSION: When the
results are evaluated, it may be stated that amputee soccer players have better
scapular resting position than other sports. Crutch usage may not negatively
affect scapular resting position and perceived function as much as wheelchair
usage. Exercise techniques for shoulder and resting position could be included in
training programs of disabled athletes. CLINICAL RELEVANCE: Wheelchair/crutch
usage is a risk, and special exercise techniques for shoulder and dyskinesis
could be included in training programs to prevent injury. However, it may not
just be important for wheelchair athletes, it may also be important for amputee
soccer players. In particular, total upper extremity evaluations and exercises
could be added within exercise programs.
CI - (c) The International Society for Prosthetics and Orthotics 2014.

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