Strength Measurement of Scapular Retractors In Female IT Workers Through Dynamometer

Abstract

It is very important for the proper position orientation and motion of shoulder that all the muscles should function properly whereas scapular muscles having the key role in the normal function and stability of upper extremity and Cervical spine. OBJECTIVE: The objective of this research was to determine the scapular retractors strength in female IT workers. MATERIAL & METHODS: This was descriptive cross-sectional study conducted on females IT workers working at Arfa Karim Tower, Lahore. A sample of 35 IT workers were selected using nonprobability convenience sampling. After signing an informed consent each subject was assessed for strength of scapular retractors using handheld dynamometer. By using SPSS 22.0 we analyzed the provided data in which for the quantitative variables mean and standard deviation were used and for the qualitative data we use frequency and percentage. RESULTS: The mean strength of Rhomboids Major, Rhomboids Minor and trapezius middle fibers was 14.72 ± 2.91 lbs., 12.38 ± 2.62 lbs and 13.22 ± 3.43 lbs respectively. The average strength of scapular retractors of the dominating hand was 14.72 ± 2.91 lbs with a strength of ranging between10 lbs and17 lbs from minimum to maximum. The average strength of scapular retractors of the non-dominant hand was 12.38 ± 2.62 lbs with a minimum strength of 7 lbs and a maximum strength of 14 lbs. CONCLUSION: It is concluded that the strength of Rhomboids Major, Rhomboids Minor and Trapezius middle fibers was lower in female IT workers.