Compare the Scapular Muscular Endurance, Scapular Stabilization, Scapular Dyskinesia and Postural Alignment Parameters of Female Individuals Between the Ages of 40-65 Living in the North Cyprus, Who Regularly Perform Pilates Exercise, With Adult Sedentary Individuals Between the Ages of 40-65
Compare the Scapular Muscular Endurance, Scapular Stabilization, Scapular Dyskinesia and Postural Alignment Parameters of Female Individuals Between the Ages of 40-65 Living in the North Cyprus, Who Regularly Perform Pilates Exercise, With Adult Sedentary Individuals Between the Ages of 40-65
The aim of this study was to compare the parameters of scapular muscular endurance, scapular
 stabilization, scapular dyskinesia, upper extremity functional status and postural alignment
 of adult women aged between 40-65 years old who were performing clinical pilates exercises
 regularly compared with sedentary adult women in the same age group and to determine whether
 regular exercise had an effect on these parameters. A total of 70 individuals were included
 in the study, including 35 individuals performing regular clinical pilates exercises and 35
 individuals with sedentary lifestyles. Clinical pilates group was selected from the
 individuals who participated in the exercise program under the control of a physiotherapist
 regularly for 1 hour, 2-3 days a week for at least 6 months. Socio-demographic
 characteristics, health status and exercise habits of the participants were recorded. For
 scapular muscle strength assessment, digital hand dynamometer; for scapular muscular
 endurance assessment, Scapular Muscular Endurance Test (SMET) and Shoulder External Rotation
 Fatigue Protocol; for the assessment of scapular dyskinesia, Lateral Scapular Slide Test
 (LSST) and Lennie test; for assessment of upper extremity functional status, Disabilities of
 the Arm, Shoulder and Hand Questionnaire (DASH); for the assessment of postural alignment,
 the New York Posture Assessment Test were used.
Inclusion Criteria:

 -  Individuals who perform clinical pilates exercises regularly for at least 6 months and
 at least 2 days a week (pilates group)

 -  Individuals who are not actively involved in any sports and do not exercise / physical
 activity regularly (sedentary group)

 Exclusion Criteria:

 -  Individuals diagnosed with scoliosis or any other orthopedic and neurological problems

 -  Individuals who have had any diagnosis / treatment or had previous surgery due to
 shoulder and shoulder circumference problems in the last 6 months

 -  Individuals with shoulder elevations less than 140 degrees