Shoulder Pain in Female Wheelchair Basketball Players

Abstract

Study Design: Descriptive self-report survey. Objectives: To assess activity level, medical history, and the prevalence and intensity of shoulder and upper extremity pain experienced during functional activities in female athletes who compete in wheelchairs. Background: Previous studies have documented a high incidence of upper extremity soft tissue disorders in athletes who compete in wheelchairs. None of these studies have specifically focused on female athletes who use wheelchairs.Methods and Measures: Forty-six female wheelchair basketball players completed an anonymous survey that included demographic data, medical history data, and the Wheelchair User' s Shoulder k i n Index (WUSPI). The WUSPl is a valid and reliable selfreport measure scored from 0 to 150, with higher scores indicating a greater intensity of shoulder pain during functional activities. Results: The average age of the respondents was 33.2 ( 2 9.1) years, with an average of 12.5 (+ 10.2) years of wheelchair use. Their disabilities included 39% spinal cord injury, 28% various lower extremity musculoskeletal and neuromuscular disabilities, 13% postpolio paralysis, 11% spina bifida, and 9% amputations. Only 14% of the subjects reported shoulder pain prior to wheelchair use. In contrast, 72% of the subjects reported shoulder pain since wheelchair use, with 52% reporting current shoulder pain. Overall, the subjects scored an average 5 SD performancecorrected total WUSPl score of 15.6 + 20.5 on a scale of 0 to 150 points, with 0 representing no pain. The highest intensity of shoulder pain was reported during household chores, propulsion on ramps or inclines, liking overhead, and while sleeping. Conclusions: Shoulder and upper extremity pain was a very common problem reported by over 90% of the subjects in this study. Prevention of pain and chronic disability in athletes who use wheelchairs should be addressed by coaches, players, and health care professionals. 1 Orthop Sports Phys Ther l999;29:225-23 1.

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