Analysis of the sick scapula in handball players with and without shoulder pain during throwing

INTRODUCTION: The scapular dyskinesia is defined as a change in scapular position, both dynamic and static, resulting from periscapular imbalances secondary to muscle fatigue, trauma or neurological injury. The SICK Scapula statically evaluates and characterizes the scapular changes, ranging from 0 to 20 (0 = best). This exam addressed three aspects: objective pain, subjective pain and scapular malposition.OBJECTIVE: To compare the SICK Scapula in symptomatic and asymptomatic handball players.METHODS: The sample consisted of 57 handball athletes divided into two groups according to the presence of shoulder pain: asymptomatic group (AG) (N = 27) and symptomatic group (SG) (N = 30). The SICK Scapula score has been reported among athletes, both in relation to the total score and its subscales. The GS had a significantly higher score than the GA (8±2.3 vs. 2.7±1.8; p