EVALUATION OF SHOULDER INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL ROTATION BY PERFORMING APLEYS SCRATCH TEST

Background: Shoulder mobility plays an important role in musculoskeletal health and may be influenced by age, gender, BMI, and physical activity. This study assessed shoulder flexibility using Apley's Scratch test among young adults. A c Methods: ross-sectional study was conducted on 55 participants (mean age 18.87 ± 0.88 years; 78.2% female). Demographic details, BMI, and sports participation were recorded. Shoulder mobility was assessed bilaterally using Apley's Scratch test. Data were analyzed using chi-square and t-tests. The majority were 19 years Results: old (50.9%), with most having a normal BMI (61.8%). Apley's Scratch test showed a significant difference between right and left shoulders (p < 0.01). No significant associations were found between shoulder mobility and age, gender, or BMI. However, sports participation was significantly associated with age (p = 0.014) and gender (p = 0.008), but not with BMI. Shoulder mobility was sign Conclusion: ificantly greater on the dominant side. While age, gender, and BMI did not influence shoulder flexibility, sports activity was strongly linked to age and gender, emphasizing lifestyle factors in musculoskeletal health.