Physical Therapy Korea
pISSN 1225-8962
eISSN 2287-982X
Physical Therapy Korea
Comparison of muscle strength with and without scapular stabilization in RC repair and non-RC repair shoulder
| Variable | Group | SNP | SSP | Within-group change | Between-group change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shoulder abduction | RC repair | 2.78 ± 1.56 | 3.45 ± 1.69 | 0.66 (–0.85 to –0.47) |
3.90 (–4.86 to –2.94) |
| Non-RC repair | 7.10 ± 3.40 | 6.94 ± 3.08 | 0.16 (–0.21 to 0.54) |
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| Elbow flexion | RC repair | 5.66 ± 2.53 | 7.17 ± 3.50 | 1.51 (–1.97 to –1.04) |
4.13 (–5.55 to 2.70) |
| Non-RC repair | 9.66 ± 4.20 | 10.86 ± 5.57 | 0.61 (–0.94 to –0.28) |
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| Forearm supination | RC repair | 2.43 ± 1.26 | 2.80 ± 1.51 | 0.37 (–0.56 to –0.18) |
0.73 (–2.23 to –1.23) |
| Non-RC repair | 4.20 ± 0.99 | 4.56 ± 1.04 | 0.30 (–0.51 to –0.91) |
Values are presented as mean ± standard deviation or mean difference (95% CI). RC, rotator cuff; SNP, scapular natural position; SSP, scapular stabilization position. *p < 0.05, **p < 0.01.