Prevention of shoulder injuries in overhead athletes: a science-based approach
Braz. j. phys. ther. (Impr.)
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19(5): 331-339, Sept.-Oct. 2015. graf
Article
in English
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ABSTRACT
The shoulder is at high risk for injury during overhead sports, in particular in throwing or hitting activities, such as baseball, tennis, handball, and volleyball. In order to create a scientific basis for the prevention of recurrent injuries in overhead athletes, four steps need to be undertaken (1) risk factors for injury and re-injury need to be defined; (2) established risk factors may be used as return-to-play criteria, with cut-off values based on normative databases; (3) these variables need to be measured using reliable, valid assessment tools and procedures; and (4) preventative training programs need to be designed and implemented into the training program of the athlete in order to prevent re-injury. In general, three risk factors have been defined that may form the basis for recommendations for the prevention of recurrent injury and return to play after injury glenohumeral internal-rotation deficit (GIRD); rotator cuff strength, in particular the strength of the external rotators; and scapular dyskinesis, in particular scapular position and strength.
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Main subject:
Athletic Injuries
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Shoulder Joint
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Rotator Cuff
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Muscle Strength
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Shoulder Injuries
Type of study:
Risk factors
Limits:
Humans
Language:
English
Journal:
Braz. j. phys. ther. (Impr.)
Journal subject:
MEDICINA FISICA E REABILITACAO
Year:
2015
Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Belgium
Institution/Affiliation country:
University Hospital Ghent/BE
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