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 rehabili

2^nd International Conference on Sports Medicine and Fitness

April 18-20, 2016 Dubai, UAE

Ritika Bhaskar Patel

Khoula Hospital, Oman

Posters & Accepted Abstracts: J Sports Med Doping Stud

Abstract :

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 3 months back. Coordination, strength and disability were assessed pre and post plyometric training for a period of 3 weeks and the mean percentage of improvement were compared in both the group following plyometric training. Intragroup analysis showed a significant improvement in coordination, strength with the level of significance (p<0.05). Group 1 showed an improvement in the mean percentage in coordination, the strength of supraspinatus muscle, and bench press when compared to the group 2. While the group 2 showed an improvement in mean percentage in the strength of the subscapularis, teres minor muscle and infraspinatus muscle when compared with the group 1.

Biography :

Email: patel.ritika@gmail.com