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  • Biomechanics
  • Kinesiology

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  • Scapular positioning and rotation are crucial for shoulder function.
  • Establishing normative data for the Scapular Balance Angle (SBA) is essential for clinical assessment.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine reference values for the Scapular Balance Angle (SBA) in a healthy adult population (18-85 years).
  • To establish criteria for identifying abnormal SBA values within this population.

Main Methods:

  • A descriptive study involving 300 healthy individuals (mean age 44.83 years).
  • Scapular Balance Angle (SBA) was measured manually using a goniometer.
  • High intraobserver (ICC=0.87) and interobserver (ICC=0.84) reliability was confirmed.

Main Results:

  • The mean SBA in the healthy population was found to be 2.505 ± 2.340°.
  • An abnormal SBA was defined as an angle exceeding 7.185° for this sample.

Conclusions:

  • Manual measurement of the SBA is a simple and reproducible method for assessing scapular position and rotation.
  • This study provides crucial reference values and a statistical cutoff for diagnosing scapular abnormalities.