Original Research Article
Year: 2023 | Month: September | Volume: 13 | Issue: 9 | Pages: 118-124
DOI: https://doi.org/10.52403/ijhsr.20230919
Effectiveness of a 4-week Exercise Training Program on Shoulder Range of Motion and Stability in Competitive Swimmers - An Experimental Study
Shaunak Sunil Prasade1, Dr. Sanket Nagrale2
1Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy Department), PES Modern College of Physiotherapy, Pune, India
2HOD and Professor (Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy Department), PES Modern College of Physiotherapy, Pune, India
Corresponding Author: Shaunak Sunil Prasade
ABSTRACT
Introduction: Competitive swimmers undergo a large amount of swim mileage per week. The upper limbs, especially the shoulder joint complex contributes to nearly 70-85% of the propulsive power used during swimming. These repetitive overhead actions lead to occurrence of overuse injuries, such as subacromial impingement.
Method: In this study, a total of 41 swimmers were selected and were given a 4-week exercise training program, which included resistance exercises and a dynamic stretch using elastic resistance bands. Pre and post shoulder horizontal Range of Motion and Isometric shoulder strength ratio were assessed using a long arm goniometer and a handheld dynamometer.
Results: Active Horizontal Range of Motion and Shoulder External rotation to Internal rotation strength ratios significantly improved (p=<0.0001). Analysis showed that the exercise protocol prescribed was effective in improving horizontal range of motion and ER:IR ratios in competitive swimmers.
Conclusion: The 4-week exercise training protocol designed for competitive swimmers was effective in improving shoulder range of motion and stability.
Key words: [Competitive Swimmers, Exercise training program, Range of motion, Shoulder, Strength and Stability, Resistance training]