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September 10, 2025THE THERAPIST (Journal of Therapies & Rehabilitation Sciences)

Prevalence of Scapulocostal Syndrome in Healthcare Professionals

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NFNida FatimaRSRabia SaeedSTSana Toqueer

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Overview

Cross-sectional study finds pain levels in healthcare professionals may indicate scapulocostal syndrome's impact.

Key Points

  • Moderate pain levels were reported, with an average Numeric Pain Rating Scale score of 4.98, indicating significant discomfort.
  • A total of 286 healthcare professionals were assessed, with 52.1% exhibiting forward head posture linked to discomfort.
  • The rhomboid and serratus posterior superior muscles were most affected in scapulocostal syndrome, with 22.0% and 21.3% prevalence.
  • Participants experienced moderate functional disability, reflected in a mean DASH score of 52.19, showing limitations in daily activities.

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Fatima et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68c1b1a154b1d3bfb60e9517https://doi.org/10.54393/tt.v6i1.257
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