COMPARATIVE BETWEEN THE PSS - BRAZIL QUESTIONNAIRE AND SHOULDER SPECIFIC TESTS IN PATIENTS WITH THE IMPACT SYNDROME

Abstract

The impact syndrome is the most common pathology which happens at the scapula waist. The movements of great amplitude are the most affected with the overload and the repetitive movements exercised on the limb. Purpose: The purpose of this study was comparing the questionnaire PSS – Brazil and specific tests for the shoulder in patients with the impact syndrome. Methods: 15 people in average 49, 8 years old participated on the study. The data collection was obtained through the questionnaire application which aim is to analyze the shoulder dysfunction in three aspects: pain, satisfaction, function and a two-test application: Neer and Hawkins   - Kennedy, which are indicatives of positivity for the pathology. Results: In terms of pain to the effort obtained the highest average which matches the positive tests for irritability in the shoulder articulation, and conflicting the satisfaction had a low average. In terms of function the AVD’s that caused most discomfort, were the ones which required more movement amplitude and the limb overload, which was testified with the irritative tests and demand overload to happen. Conclusion: The results permitted to conclude that the tests association with the questionnaire PSS – Brazil are useful tools in the physiotherapy evaluation of the impact syndrome.