Correlation Between Scapular Dyskinesia and Thoracic Kyphosis

September 2, 2026 updated by: Eman Gamal Elsherbiny Mohammed, Cairo University

Correlation Between Scapular Dyskinesia and Thoracic Kyphosis in Patients With Chronic Nonspecific Neck Pain

• This study will be conducted to investigate:

  1. the correlation between scapular dyskinesis and thoracic kyphosis in patients with chronic nonspecific neck pain
  2. the correlation between scapular dyskinesis and shoulder functional disability in patients with chronic nonspecific neck pain

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Detailed Description

This study investigates the relationship between scapular dyskinesia, thoracic kyphosis, and shoulder functional disability in patients with chronic nonspecific neck pain. Chronic neck pain is commonly associated with postural abnormalities, altered cervical and thoracic alignment, and impaired scapular movement. Scapular dyskinesia may contribute to muscle imbalance, reduced shoulder stability, and functional limitations. Although previous studies examined scapular abnormalities in shoulder and neck disorders separately, limited research has explored their association with thoracic alignment in chronic neck pain patients. Therefore, this study aims to evaluate the correlation between scapular dyskinesia and thoracic kyphosis and assess shoulder functional disability associated with scapular dyskinesia in individuals with chronic nonspecific neck pain.

Study Type

Observational

Enrollment (Actual)

150

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

  • Egypt
    • Sheizh Zayed City
      • Giza, Sheizh Zayed City, Egypt
        • Outpatient physical therapy clinic at Elsheikh Zayed specialized hospital

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

  • Adult

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Sampling Method

Probability Sample

Study Population

The study population consisted of adults both male and female aged 18-60 years with non-specific chronic neck pain and scapular dyskinesia who attended the outpatient physical therapy clinic in Elsheikh Zayed specialized hospital

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • both male and female Patients diagnosed with scapular dyskinesia From 18 to 60 years old

Exclusion Criteria:

-

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

Cohorts and Interventions

Group / Cohort
Intervention / Treatment
Only 1 group composed of 150 patient both male and female was recruited
One group composed of 150 patient both male and female with chronic non-specific neck pain was recruited from the outpatient physical therapy clinic of Elsheikh Zayed specialized hospital and was assessed for presence of scapular dyskinesia
Diagnostic test: Lateral scapular slide test is used to asses scapular dyskinesia
Lateral scapular slide test is used to asses scapular dyskinesia and Flexi curve ruler is used to assess thoracic kyphosis and DASH questionnaire is used to assess the functional disabilities of the shoulder joint

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Degree of scapular dyskinesia Kyphotic index Degree of Shoulder functional disabilities
Time Frame: The procedure is applied through 6 months
Degree of scapular dyskinesia is detected by lateral scapular slide test Kyphotic index is measured by the Flexi curve ruler Degree of Shoulder functional disabilities is assessed by DASH questionnaire
The procedure is applied through 6 months

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

Cairo University

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start (Actual)

October 1, 2025

Primary Completion (Actual)

March 8, 2026

Study Completion (Actual)

March 8, 2026

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

September 2, 2026

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

September 2, 2026

First Posted (Actual)

September 8, 2026

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Actual)

September 8, 2026

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

September 2, 2026

Last Verified

September 1, 2025

More Information

Terms related to this study

Other Study ID Numbers

  • No:P.T.REC/012/006035

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