The effect of tackling on shoulder joint positioning sense in semi-professional rugby players

Bench press exercise is extensively used for chest and shoulder strength development. Joint stiffness is one of the side-effects that may occur with the exercise. This study aimed to investigate the relationship between bench press load and shoulder joint stiffness. Sixteen female rugby players (body weight 53.98 ± 7.14 kg, height 156 ± 5.38 cm) selected for Perak SUKMA 2018 team were assessed during centralized training ~9 months prior to the competition. Shoulder joint stiffness in terms of external and internal rotation range of motions were assessed by a qualified physiotherapist. The participants then performed one repetition maximum (1-RM) Bench press, according to the National Strength & Conditioning Association (NSCA)'s protocol. Standardized warm-up and cooling-down protocol were prescribed to the participants accordingly. Pearson correlation coefficient was used for statistical correlation analysis. Both side shoulder internal and external rotation range of motion measurements showed a negative correlation (r=-0.190 internal, r=-0.285 external) with bench press (average 1-RM load 50.83 ± 9.00 kg) performance. Bench press exercises may result in reduced shoulder mobility due to an increase of muscular tightness around the joint. Maintaining normal mobility of shoulder joint throughout any strength training program is warranted and suggested. The finding also highlighted the importance of the mobility program to always be included together with a strength training programme for athletes.

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Does a tackling task effect shoulder joint position sense in rugby players?

Physical Therapy in Sport ◽

10.1016/j.ptsp.2008.01.001 ◽

2008 ◽

Vol 9 (2) ◽

pp. 67-71 ◽

Cited By ~ 16

Author(s):

Lee Herrington ◽

Ian Horsley ◽

Lindsey Whitaker ◽

Christer Rolf

Keyword(s):

Shoulder Joint ◽

Position Sense ◽

Joint Position Sense ◽

Joint Position ◽

Task Effect ◽

Rugby Players

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Can a short neuromuscular warmup before tackling improve shoulder joint position sense in rugby players?

The Journal of Sports Medicine and Physical Fitness ◽

10.23736/s0022-4707.19.09568-9 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 60 (4) ◽

Author(s):

Simon P. Baker ◽

Mark L. Fulcher ◽

Daniel J. Exeter ◽

Angus J. Mcmorland ◽

Manroy Sahni

Keyword(s):

Shoulder Joint ◽

Position Sense ◽

Joint Position Sense ◽

Joint Position ◽

Rugby Players

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Evaluation of shoulder joint position sense in both asymptomatic and rehabilitated professional rugby players and matched controls

Physical Therapy in Sport ◽

10.1016/j.ptsp.2009.10.001 ◽

2010 ◽

Vol 11 (1) ◽

pp. 18-22 ◽

Cited By ~ 17

Author(s):

Lee Herrington ◽

Ian Horsley ◽

Christer Rolf

Keyword(s):

Shoulder Joint ◽

Position Sense ◽

Joint Position Sense ◽

Joint Position ◽

Rugby Players

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Arthroscintigraphy in Suspected Rotator Cuff Rupture

Nuklearmedizin ◽

10.1055/s-0038-1632348 ◽

1998 ◽

Vol 37 (08) ◽

pp. 272-278 ◽

Cited By ~ 4

Author(s):

S. Gratz ◽

G. Köster ◽

T. Behr ◽

R. Vosshenrich ◽

E. Grabbe ◽

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Keyword(s):

Rotator Cuff ◽

Shoulder Joint ◽

Clinical Signs ◽

Diagnostic Efficiency ◽

Rotator Cuff Rupture ◽

Lower Viscosity ◽

Rotator Cuff Lesion ◽

Shoulder Region ◽

Degenerative Alterations ◽

Additional Value

Summary Aim: In order to evaluate the diagnostic efficiency of arthroscintigraphy in suspected rotator cuff ruptures this new imaging procedure was performed 20 times in 17 patients with clinical signs of a rotator cuff lesion. The scintigraphic results were compared with sonography (n = 20), contrast arthrography (n = 20) and arthroscopy (n = 10) of the shoulder joint. Methods: After performing a standard bone scintigraphy with intravenous application of 300 MBq 99m-Tc-methylene diphosphonate (MDP) for landmarking of the shoulder region arthroscintigraphy was performed after an intraarticular injection of 99m-Tc microcolloid (ALBURES 400 μCi/5 ml). The application was performed either in direct combination with contrast arthrography (n = 10) or ultrasound conducted mixed with a local anesthetic (n = 10). Findings at arthroscopical surgery (n = 10) were used as the gold standard. Results: In case of complete rotator cuff rupture (n = 5), arthroscintigraphy and radiographic arthrography were identical in 5/5. In one patient with advanced degenerative alterations of the shoulder joint radiographic arthrography incorrectly showed a complete rupture which was not seen by arthroscintigraphy and endoscopy. In 3 patients with incomplete rupture, 2/3 results were consistant. A difference was seen in one patient with a rotator cuff, that has been already revised in the past and that suffered of capsulitis and calcification. Conclusion: Arthroscintigraphy is a sensitive technique for detection of rotator cuff ruptures. Because of the lower viscosity of the active compound, small ruptures can be easily detected, offering additional value over radiographic arthrography and ultrasound, especially for evaluation of incomplete cuff ruptures.

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The Correlation of the Limitations of Movement of the Shoulder Joint with the Functional Ability of Frozen Shoulder Patients at the Medical Rehabilitation Institute Dr. Mohammad Hoesin Palembang

SRIWIJAYA JOURNAL OF MEDICINE ◽

10.32539/sjm.v3i3.218 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 3 (3) ◽

pp. 88-96

Author(s):

Ine Sintia ◽

Nyimas Fatimah

Keyword(s):

Functional Ability ◽

Shoulder Joint ◽

Frozen Shoulder ◽

Limited Range ◽

Medical Rehabilitation ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Shoulder Joints ◽

Limited Range Of Motion ◽

Active Flexion ◽

Cross Sectional Design

Background: Frozen shoulder is a condition of the shoulder joint that experiences inflammation, pain, adhesions, atrophyand shortening of the joint capsule resulting in limited motion. In frozen shoulder patients, the limited range of motion ofthe shoulder joint can affect and reduce functional ability. This study aims to analyze the correlation between the limitedarea of motion of the shoulder joint with the functional ability of frozen shoulder patients at the Medical RehabilitationInstallation Dr. Mohammad Hoesin Palembang. Methods: This study was an observational analytic study, correlationtest, with a cross sectional design. There were 29 frozen shoulder patients who met the inclusion criteria in the MedicalRehabilitation Installation Dr. Mohammad Hoesin Palembang in November 2018 was taken as a sample using consecutivesampling techniques. Functional ability was assessed using the quickDASH questionnaire and the area of motion wasmeasured using a goniometer, then analyzed. Results: The results of the correlation test showed significant resultsbetween functional abilities and the area of motion of the shoulder joints. Active flexion (p = 0.000; r = -0.669), activeextension (p = 0.004; r = -0.520), active abduction (p = 0.000; r = -0.663), active adduction (p = 0.022; r = -0.423 ), passiveflexion (p = 0.001; r = -0.589), passive extension (p = 0.002; r = -0.543), passive abduction (p = 0.000; r = -0.676), passiveadduction (p = 0.038; r = -0.388). Conclusion: There is a significant correlation between limited joint motion andfunctional ability in frozen shoulder patients at the Medical Rehabilitation Installation of Dr. Mohammad HoesinPalembang

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