Abstract: Objective To observe the effects of control training of scapula on upper limbs function and the pain of shoulder in patients with hemiplegia. Methods 60 patients with hemiplegia were divided into treatment group (30 cases) and control group (30 cases). The patients in control group received routine rehabilitation, while the treatment group received scapula control training in addition. They were assessed with Fugl-Meyer Assessment of the upper limbs and the severity of shoulder pain before and after the treatment. Results The scores of Fugl-Meyer Assessment of the upper limbs improved significantly (P<0.01) after treatment in both groups, and the score in the treatment group were higher than in the control group (P<0.05). The pain of shoulder decreased significantly (P<0.01) after treatment in both groups, and decreased more in the treatment group than in the control (P<0.05). Conclusion Scapula control training was effective on the function of upper limbs and the pain of shoulder in patients with hemiplegia.

Key words: scapula, control training, function of upper limbs, shoulder pain, hemiplegia, rehabilitation