Table 1. The results of scapular motion during 80° shoulder abduction before and after the exercise program

Variables Kinematics ICC (95% CI) SEM MDC95
Scapular upward rotation angle (°) Pre-exercise 27.49 0.71 (−10.40, 0.99) 0.45 1.25
After 2 wk 27.08
After 4 wk 25.26*
After 6 wk 17.05*
Height of scapular elevation (cm) Pre-exercise 7.57 0.91 (−2.56, 0.99) 0.04 0.12
After 2 wk 6.49*
After 4 wk 5.30*
After 6 wk 1.88*
changing value (after – pre value) > MDC