Author(s): <p>Gokulakrishnan J* and John Franklin CV</p>
Background: The overhead throwing motion is an intricate, highly coordinated musculoskeletal sequence placing multi-directional and supra physiological forces on the shoulder. The repetitive and highly demanding action results in adaptive structural changes allowing the athlete to effectively perform the overhead athletic motions; however, this is often at the expense of the normal kinematics of the gleno humeral joint.
Objective: This experimental study was aimed to find out the effect of Subscapularis Training Versus Serratus Anterior Training on Improving Performance in overhead throwing athletes.
Methods: Before the collection of data, subjects were explained about the purpose of the study. The investigators have given a detailed orientation about the various test procedures. Such as FTPI to measure the throwing accuracy and Medicine ball throw test to measure the throwing distance. The consent and full co-operation of each participant was sought after complete explanation of condition and demonstration of the procedures involved in the study.
Results: Paired t-test was used for within group analysis. Independent t test followed by post analysis was employed for between group comparisons. When comparing mean values of group, A and B, Group A subjects trained by subscapularis training showed more difference in throwing distance than group B.
Conclusion: This study concludes that the results from the present study are very encouraging and demonstrate the benefits of subscapularis training in improving throwing distance as compared serratus anterior training. Thus, subscapularis training can be incorporated into training programs of overhead throwing athlete for enhancing their performance levels.
View PDF