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

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Plyometric training in overhead throwers with partial thickness tear of the rotator cuff muscles is written by Ritika Patel and published by GRIN Verlag. It's available with International Standard Book Number or ISBN identification 3656848963 (ISBN 10) and 9783656848967 (ISBN 13).

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