PREVALENCE OF SCAPULAR DYSKINESIS

Objective: This study will aim to determine the prevalence of scapular dyskinesis (SD) among Egyptian physical therapy practitioners and will explore associated epidemiological factors, including age, sex, BMI, shoulder and neck symptoms, and scapular stabilizer muscle strength. Design: A cross-sectional observational study will be conducted, including 121 licensed Egyptian physical therapists aged 27 to 40 years. Participants will be divided into three age-based groups. Methods: Each participant will undergo a clinical examination for SD using the Scapular Dyskinesis Test (SDT) and the Lateral Scapular Slide Test (LSST). Pain intensity will be assessed using the Visual Analog Scale (VAS), and musculoskeletal symptoms will be recorded using the Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire (NMQ). Shoulder range of motion and the strength of scapular stabilizer muscles (serratus anterior, middle, and lower trapezius) will also be evaluated. Statistical analysis will include Chi-square tests and one-way ANOVA at a significance level of p \< 0.05.