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Waleed Albishi1, Laila Alsabbagh1, Abdulrahman Alaseem1
1Department of Orthopedic Surgery, College of Medicine, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Summary
Periscapular pain, affecting muscles around the shoulder blade, is common. Poor posture during electronic device use significantly contributes to this pain, impacting many individuals.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedics
- Public Health
- Ergonomics
Background:
- Periscapular pain originates from muscles around the shoulder blade.
- Causes include trauma, overuse, repetitive motions, and poor posture.
- This pain is often under-acknowledged in the general population.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine the prevalence of periscapular pain.
- To investigate the link between periscapular pain and seating posture during electronic device use.
- To assess pain and disability using the American Shoulder and Elbow Score (ASES).
Main Methods:
- A cross-sectional study utilizing an online questionnaire.
- 379 participants completed surveys on demographics, risk factors, and ASES.
- The questionnaire assessed periscapular pain, shoulder pain risk factors, and disability.
Main Results:
- Lifetime prevalence of periscapular pain was 82.1%; current prevalence was 48.5%.
- Females reported higher prevalence (P < .001).
- Forward neck tilt during device use was significantly associated with periscapular pain (P=0.017).
Conclusions:
- Periscapular shoulder pain is highly prevalent and often overlooked.
- Poor posture, particularly forward neck tilt while using electronic devices, is a significant risk factor.
- Pain and disability scores worsen with advancing age.
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