Altered scapular orientation during arm elevation in patients with insidious onset neck pain and whiplash-associated disorder

Journal of Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy

Volumn 40, Issue 12, 2010, Pages 784-791

  Helgadottir, Harpa ^a   Kristjansson, Eythor ^b   Mottram, Sarah ^c   Karduna, Andrew ^d   Jonsson Jr , Halldor ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF ICELAND   (Iceland)

^b OSLO UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL   (Norway)

^c KC International Ltd   (United Kingdom)

^d UNIVERSITY OF OREGON   (United States)

Author keywords

Control; Kinetic; Neck pain; Stability; Whiplash

Indexed keywords

EID: 78650146845     PISSN: 01906011     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.2519/jospt.2010.3405     Document Type: Article

References (52)

1. Behrsin J, Maguire K. Levator scapulae action during shoulder movement: a possible mechanism for shoulder pain of cervical origin. Aust J Physiother. 1986;32:101-106.
2. Biryukova EV, Roby-Brami A, Frolov AA, Mokhtari M. Kinematics of human arm reconstructed from spatial tracking system recordings. J Biomech. 2000;33:985-995.
3. Borstad JD, Ludewig PM. The effect of long versus short pectoralis minor resting length on scapular kinematics in healthy individuals. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther. 2005;35:227-238.
4. Braun BL. Postural differences between asymptomatic men and women and craniofacial pain patients. Arch Phys Med Rehab/7. 1991;72:653-656.
5. Comerford M, MOttram S. Diagnosis of Uncontrolled Movement, Subgroup Classification and Motor Control Retraining of the Shoulder Girdle. Ludlow, UK: KC International; 2010.
6. Coppieters MW, Stappaerts KH, Staes FF, Everaert DG. Shoulder girdle elevation during neurodynamic testing: an assessable sign? Man Ther. 2001;6:88-96. http://dx.doi.org/10.1054/math.2000.0375
7. Crosbie J, Kilbreath SL, Hollmann L, York S. Scapulohumeral rhythm and associated spinal motion. Clin Biomech (Bristol, Avon). 2008;23:184-192. http://dx.doi.Org/10.1016/j. clinbiomech.2007.09.012
8. Elliott J, Sterling M, Noteboom JT, Darnell R, Galloway G, Jul. IG. Fatty infiltrate in the cervical extensor muscles is not a feature of chronic, insidious-onset neck pain. Clin Radiol. 2008;63:681-687 http://dx.doi.Org/10. 1016/j.crad.2007.11.011
9. Falla D. Unraveling the complexity of muscle impairment in chronic neck pain. Man Ther. 2004;9:125-133. http://dx.doi.Org/10.1016/j. math.2004.05.003
10. Falla D, Bilenkij G, Jull G. Patients with chronic neck pain demonstrate altered patterns of muscle activation during performance of a functional upper limb task. Spine (Phila Pa 1976). 2004;29:1436-1440.
11. Falla D, Farina D, Graven-Nielsen T. Experimental muscle pain results in reorganization of coordination among trapezius muscle subdivisions during repetitive shoulder flexion. Exp Brain Res. 2007;178:385-393. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/S00221-006-0746-6
12. Finley MA, Lee RY. Effect of sitting posture on 3-dimensional scapular kinematics measured by skin-mounted electromagnetic tracking sensors. Arch Phys Med Rehabil. 2003;84:563-568. http://dx.doi.org/10.1053/apmr.2003.50087
13. Fredin Y, Elert J, Britschgi N, Nyberg V, Vaher A, Gerdle B. A decreased ability to relax between repetitive muscle contractions in patients with chronic symptoms after whiplash trauma of the neck. Journal of Musculoskeletal Pain. 1997;5:55-70.
14. Harryman DT, 2nd, Sidles JA, Clark JM, McQuade KJ, Gibb TD, Matsen FA, 3rd. Translation of the humeral head on the glenoid with passive glenohumeral motion. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 1990;72:1334-1343.
15. Hartling L, Brison RJ, Ardern C, Pickett W. Prognostic value of the Quebec Classification of Whiplash-Associated Disorders. Spine (Phila Pa 1976). 2001;26:36-41.
16. Janda V. Muscles and motor control in cervicogenic disorders: assessment and management. In: Grant R, ed. Physical Therapy of the Cervical and Thoracic Spine. New York, NY: Churchill Livingstone; 1994:195-216.
17. Johnson G, Bogduk N, Nowitzke A, House D. Anatomy and action of trapezius muscle. Clin Biomech. 1994;9:44-50.
18. Jull G. Management of cervical headache. Man Ther. 1997;2:182-190. http://dx.doi.org/10.1054/math.1997.0298
19. Jull G, Falla D, Treleaven J, Sterling M, O'Leary S. A therapeutic exercise approach for cervical disorders. In: Boyling J, Jull G, eds. Grieve's Modern Manual Therapy: The Vertebral Column. Edinburgh, UK: Churchill Livingstone; 2004:451-470.
20. Jull G, Sterling M, Falla D, Treleaven J, O'Leary S. Whiplash Headache and Neck Pain: Researchbased Directions tor Physical Therapies. Edinburgh, UK: Churchill Livingstone; 2008.
21. Karduna AR, McClure PW, Michener LA. Scapular kinematics: effects of altering the Euler angle sequence of rotations. J Biomech. 2000;33:1063-1068.
22. Karduna AR, McClure PW, Michener LA, Sennett B. Dynamic measurements of three-dimensional scapular kinematics: a validation study. J Biomech Eng. 2001;123:184-190.
23. Kebaetse M, McClure P, Pratt NA. Thoracic position effect on shoulder range of motion, strength, and three-dimensional scapular kinematics. Arch Phys Med Rehabil. 1999;80:945-950.
24. Kibler WB, Ludewig PM, McClure P, Uhl TL, Sciascia A. Scapular Summit 2009: introduction. July 16, 2009, Lexington, Kentucky. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther. 2009;39: A1-A13. http://dx.doi.org/10.2519/jospt.2009.0303
25. Kibler WB, McMullen J. Scapular dyskinesis and its relation to shoulder pain. J Am Acad Orthop Surg. 2003;11:142-151.
26. Kristjansson E, Jonsson H, Jr. Is the sagittal configuration of the cervical spine changed in women with chronic whiplash syndrome? A comparative computer-assisted radiographic assessment. J Manipulative Physiol Ther. 2002;25:550-555. http://dx.doi.org/10.1067/mmt.2002.128371
27. Ludewig PM, Cook TM. Alterations in shoulder kinematics and associated muscle activity in people with symptoms of shoulder impingement. Phys Ther. 2000;80:276-291.
28. Ludewig PM, Cook TM, Nawoczenski DA. Threedimensional scapular orientation and muscle activity at selected positions of humeral elevation. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther. 1996;24:57-65.
29. Ludewig PM, Phadke V, Braman JP, Hassett DR, Cieminski CJ, LaPrade RF. Motion of the shoulder complex during multiplanar humeral elevation. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2009;91:378-389. http://dx.doi.org/10.2106/JBJS. G.01483
30. Ludewig PM, Reynolds JF. The association of scapular kinematics and glenohumeral joint pathologies. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther. 2009;39:90-104. http://dx.doi.org/10.2519/jospt.2009.2808
31. Lukasiewicz AC, McClure P, Michener L, Pratt N, Sennett B. Comparison of 3-dimensional scapular position and orientation between subjects with and without shoulder impingement. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther. 1999;29:574-583; discussion 584-576.
32. MacDermid JC, Walton DM, Avery S, et al. Measurement properties of the neck disability index: a systematic review. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther. 2009;39:400-417 http://dx.doi.org/10.2519/jospt.2009.2930
33. Magee D. Orthopedic Physical Assessment. Philadelphia, PA: WB Saunders Company; 1987
34. McClure PW, Michener LA, Karduna AR. Shoulder function and 3-dimensional scapular kinematics in people with and without shoulder impingement syndrome. Phys Ther. 2006;86:1075-1090.
35. Mottram SL. Dynamic stability of the scapula. Man Ther. 1997;2:123-131. http://dx.doi.org/10.1054/math.l9970292
36. Mottram SL, Woledge RC, Morrissey D. Motion analysis study of a scapular orientation exercise and subjects' ability to learn the exercise. Man Ther. 2009;14:13-18. http://dx.doi.Org/10.1016/j. math.2007.07.008
37. Nederhand MJ, Hermens HJ, MJ IJ, Turk DC, Zilvold G. Cervical muscle dysfunction in chronic whiplashassociated disorder grade 2: the relevance of the trauma. Spine (Phila Pa 1976). 2002;27:1056-1061.
38. Nederhand MJ, Hermens HJ, MJ IJ, Turk DC, Zilvold G. Chronic neck pain disability due to an acute whiplash injury. Pain. 2003;102:63-71.
39. O'Leary S, Falla D, Elliott JM, Jull G. Muscle dysfunction in cervical spine pain: implications for assessment and management. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther. 2009;39:324-333. http://dx.doi.org/10.2519/jospt.2009.2872
40. Palmerud G, Sporrong H, Herberts P, Kadefors R. Consequences of trapezius relaxation on the distribution of shoulder muscle forces: an electromyographic study. J Electromyogr Kinesiol. 1998;8:185-193.
41. Sahrmann S. Diagnosis and Treatment of Movement Impairment Syndromes. St Louis, MO: Mosby; 2002.
42. Sandlund J, Djupsjobacka M, Ryhed B, Hamberg J, Bjorklund M. Predictive and discriminative value of shoulder proprioception tests for patients with whiplash-associated disorders. J Rehabil Med. 2006;38:44-49.
43. Sobush DC, Simoneau GG, Dietz KE, Levene JA, Grossman RE, Smith WB. The Lennie test for measuring scapular position in healthy young adult females: a reliability and validity study. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther. 1996;23:39-50.
44. Spitzer WO, Skovron ML, Salmi LR, et al. Scientific monograph of the Quebec Task Force on Whiplash-Associated Disorders: redefining "whiplash" and its management. Spine (Phila Pa 1976). 1995;20:1S-73S.
45. Sterling M, Jull G, Wright A. The effect of musculoskeletal pain on motor activity and control. J Pain. 2001;2:135-145. http://dx.doi.org/10.1054/jpai. 2001.19951
46. Szeto GP, Straker L, Raine S. A field comparison of neck and shoulder postures in symptomatic and asymptomatic office workers. Appl Ergon. 2002;33:75-84.
47. Teece RM, Lunden JB, Lloyd AS, Kaiser AP, Cieminski CJ, Ludewig PM. Three-dimensional acromioclavicular joint motions during elevation of the arm. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther. 2008;38:181-190. http://dx.doi.org/10.2519/jospt.2008. 2386
48. Thigpen CA, Gross MT, Karas SG, Garrett WE, Yu B. The repeatability of scapular rotations across three planes of humeral elevation. Res Sports Med. 2005;13:181-198.
49. Warner JJ, Micheli LJ, Arslanian LE, Kennedy J, Kennedy R. Scapulothoracic motion in normal shoulders and shoulders with glenohumeral instability and impingement syndrome. A study using Moire topographic analysis. Clin Orthop Relat Res. 1992;191-199.
50. Wickham J, Pizzari T, Stansfeld K, Burnside A, Watson L. Quantifying 'normal' shoulder muscle activity during abduction. J Electromyography Kinesiol. 2010;20:212-222.
51. Williams P. Gray's Anatomy. 36th ed. London, UK: Churchill Livingstone; 1980.
52. Wu G, van der Helm FC, Veeger HE, et al. ISB recommendation on definitions of joint coordinate systems of various joints for the reporting of human joint motion-Part II: shoulder, elbow, wrist and hand. J Biomech. 2005;38:981-992.