Effect of motor control retraining exercise along with rotator cuff strengthening exercise on shoulder musculoskeletal pain among female throwball players: a pilot study
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https://doi.org/10.18203/2320-6012.ijrms20262197Keywords:
Shoulder pain, Rotator cuff, Motor control, Throwball players, Well-beingAbstract
Due to the repetitive strain on the shoulder complex, throwball players are more susceptible to rotator cuff damage, altered scapular mechanics, and shoulder musculoskeletal pain. Overhead athletes can improve shoulder stability and function by combining strengthening exercises with motor control retraining. This study included 20 amateur female throwball players, ages 16 to 25, who had shoulder musculoskeletal pain. For 6 weeks, rotator cuff strengthening exercises and motor control retraining were performed four times a week as part of the intervention program. Global rating of change (GRC), shoulder range of motion (ROM), and the shoulder pain and disability index (SPADI) were some of the outcome indicators that were assessed before and after the intervention. Following the intervention, there were noticeable improvements in every outcome measure. GRC scores improved from -4.00±0.73 to 4.35±0.49, whereas SPADI scores decreased from 50.75±2.84 to 21.80±2.17, Furthermore, ROM increased in flexion (136.45° to 166.40°), extension (31.40° to 45.55°), internal rotation (66.60° to 86.10°), and external rotation (56.60° to 76.15°) (p<0.05). Combining motor control retraining with rotator cuff strengthening exercises reduced shoulder discomfort and improved function and range of motion in female throwball players.
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