Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation Training Improves Scapular Muscle Strength and Pectoralis Minor Length in Individuals with Scapular Dyskinesis

Purpose: Scapular dyskinesis is defined as alteration in scapular movements due to the loss of strength muscles; tightness soft tissues around shoulder and postural problems. Proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF) one therapeutic exercises improve muscles weakness pain levels. The aim this study was investigate effects a six-week PNF application on muscle strength, asymmetry, pectoralis minor (PM) participants with asymptomatic dyskinesis.
 Methods: Twenty-five were evaluated using video analysis method determine dyskinesis. Eleven them diagnosed recruited for application. Lateral slide test (LSST); PM; serratus anterior (SA); lower trapezius (LT) upper (UT) evaluated. Anterior elevation-posterior depression; posterior elevation-anterior depression patterns applied repeated contractions technique by 2 times week during 6 weeks. 
 Results: LT (p=0.012) SA (p=0.035) increased following training, while UT similar (p>0,05). UT/SA UT/LT ratios decreased mean differences PM LSST did not exceed established MDC%95. Conclusion: balance improved training. Therefore, would be considered an alternative treatment option provide stabilization increase strength.