Plyometric training in overhead throwers with partial thickness tear of the rotator cuff muscles

By Ritika Patel

Master's Thesis from the year 2013 in the subject Health - Physical Therapy / Occupational Therapy, grade: 1, course: Sports Physiotherapy, language: English, abstract: To compare the mean percentage improvement in coordination, strength and disability in overhead throw athletes with partial thickness tear of the rotator cuff following plyometric training in different phases of rehabilitation. A total of 30 male overhead throwers suffering from partial thickness tear of the rotator cuff injury, on the basis of inclusion criteria were taken in the study. A full description of the study, including the selection process was explained to each patient. Documented consent was obtained from each patient. Group 1 consisted of athletes with history of rotator cuff injury one and half year back and group 2 included athletes with rotator cuff injury three months back. Coordination, strength and disability were assessed pre and post plyometric training for a period of three weeks and the mean percentage of improvement were compared in both the group following plyometric training. Results-.intragroup analysis showed a significant improvement in coordination, strength with the level of significance (p

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 3656848971
• ISBN13: 9783656848974
• Release Date: December 2014
• Publisher: Grin Verlag
• Length: 96 Pages
• Weight: 0.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 5.8" x 8.3"