J Korean Phys Ther.  2022 Aug;34(4):140-148. 10.18857/jkpt.2022.34.4.140.

Scapulothoracic Mobilization for the Management of Lateral Epicondylalgia: a Case Report

• Kim JW
• Heo tj
• Park JW

• KMID: 2536766
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.18857/jkpt.2022.34.4.140

Abstract

Purpose
The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of the scapulothoracic mobilization on subject with lateral epicondylalgia. This was done through lateral slide scapular test, grip strength, visual analogue scale, glenohumeral joint external rotation range of motion.
Methods
Before the experiment, Lateral slide scapular test, grip strength, visual analogue scale, glenohumeral joint external rotation range of motion were measured. Scapulothoracic joint mobilization was applied and then measurements were taken again to compared the changes.
Results
After applying the scapulothoracic joint mobilization, lateral slide scapular test, grip strength, visual analogue scale, glenohumeral joint external rotation range of motion significantly improved.
Conclusion
This study found that the scapulothoracic mobilization was effective in improving functional aspects and pain on subject with lateral epicondylalgia. The results suggest that the scapulothoracic joint mobilization is a significant considered intervention method that could be used for subject with lateral epicondylalgia.

Keyword

Lateral epicondylalgia; Scapular; Thoracic vertebrae