scholarly journals COMPARISON OF GLENOHUMERAL JOINT ROTATION RANGE OF MOTION IN YOUNG ATHLETES

2019 ◽  
Vol 25 (1) ◽  
pp. 53-57
Author(s):  
Felipe Ribeiro Pereira ◽  
Gabriela G. Pavan Gonçalves ◽  
Deborah Rocha Reis ◽  
Izabel C. P Rohlfs ◽  
Luciana De Michelis Mendonça ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Range Of Motion ◽  
Functional Performance ◽  
Glenohumeral Joint ◽  
Young Athletes ◽  
Level Of Evidence ◽  
Joint Rotation ◽  
Shoulder Range Of Motion ◽  
Medial Rotation ◽  
Lateral Rotation ◽  
Overhead Throwing

ABSTRACT Introduction: Overhead-throwing athletes undergo changes in shoulder range of motion (ROM) due to sports activities, such as excessive amplitude, lateral rotation (LR) increase and medial rotation (MR) restriction. Asymmetry greater than 20° may render athletes more prone to injuries. There are similarities among sports featuring overhead throwing due to the considerable amount of movements involving maximum lateral rotation. In these sports, medial rotation (MR) restriction, excess of lateral rotation (LR) and shoulder pain are common, particularly in overhead-throwing athletes. Objective: To assess shoulder MR and LR ROM in athletes participating in different sports, considering the influence of these variables on injuries and functional performance. Methods: The rotation ROM of the glenohumeral joint was assessed in 477 young athletes, who were categorized in three sports groups: swimming, overhead-throwing and non-overhead throwing, distributed by age group. Analyses of Variance (ANOVA) were performed to verify if there were differences in MR and LR between groups and paired Student t test was used to verify differences between sides (asymmetry). Results: Youngest athletes showed significant shorter LR than the oldest, in both sides. This study demonstrated that the right side has less MR and greater LR in all groups. Conclusion: The findings showed that overhead-throwing and swimming groups have similarities in shoulder rotation ROM. Level of evidence III; Diagnostic Studies - Investigating a Diagnostic Test.

scholarly journals Changes in Abduction and Rotation Range of Motion in Response to Simulated Dorsal and Ventral Translational Mobilization of the Glenohumeral Joint

2002 ◽  
Vol 82 (6) ◽  
pp. 544-556 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ar-Tyan Hsu ◽  
Tom Hedman ◽  
Jia Hao Chang ◽  
Chuong Vo ◽  
Larry Ho ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Range Of Motion ◽  
Glenohumeral Joint ◽  
Physical Therapists ◽  
Frozen Shoulder ◽  
Testing System ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Medial Rotation ◽  
Fresh Frozen ◽  
Lateral Rotation ◽  
Improved Function

AbstractBackground and Purpose. Translational mobilization techniques are frequently used by physical therapists as an intervention for patients with limited ranges of motion (ROMs). However, concrete experimental support for such practice is lacking. The purpose of the study was to evaluate the effect of simulated dorsal and ventral translational mobilization (DTM and VTM) of the glenohumeral joint on abduction and rotational ROMs. Methods. Fourteen fresh frozen shoulder specimens from 5 men and 3 women (mean age=77.3 years, SD=10.1, range=62–91) were used for this study. Each specimen underwent 5 repetitions of DTM and VTM in the plane of scapula simulated by a material testing system (MTS) in the resting position (40° of abduction in neutral rotation) and at the end range of abduction with 100 N of force. Abduction and rotation were assessed as the main outcome measures before and after each mobilization procedure performed and monitored by the MTS (abduction, 4 N·m) and by a servomotor attached to the piston of the actuator of the MTS (medial and lateral rotation, 2 N·m). Results. There were increases in abduction ROM for both DTM (X̄=2.10°, SD=1.76°) and VTM (X̄=2.06°, SD=1.96°) at the end-range position. No changes were found in the resting position following the same procedure. Small increases were also found in lateral rotation ROM after VTM in the resting position (X̄=0.90°, SD=0.92°, t=3.65, P=.003) and in medial rotation ROM after DTM (X̄=0.97°, SD=1.45°, t=2.51, P=.026) at the end range of abduction. Discussion and Conclusion. The results indicate that both DTM and VTM procedures applied at the end range of abduction improved glenohumeral abduction range of motion. Whether these changes would result in improved function could not be determined because of the use of a cadaver model.

scholarly journals Shoulder Range of Motion and Baseball Arm Injuries: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

2018 ◽  
Vol 53 (12) ◽  
pp. 1190-1199 ◽  
Author(s):  
Garrett S. Bullock ◽  
Mallory S. Faherty ◽  
Leila Ledbetter ◽  
Charles A. Thigpen ◽  
Timothy C. Sell
Keyword(s):  
Range Of Motion ◽  
External Rotation ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
P Value ◽  
High Quality ◽  
Level Of Evidence ◽  
Baseball Players ◽  
Shoulder Range Of Motion ◽  
Methodologic Quality ◽  
Arm Injuries

Objective Arm injuries in baseball players are a common problem. The identification of modifiable risk factors, including range of motion (ROM), is essential for injury prevention. The purpose of this review was to assess the methodologic quality and level of evidence in the literature and to investigate the relationship between shoulder ROM and the risk of arm injuries in baseball players. Data Sources Relevant studies in PubMed, CINAHL, Embase, and SPORTDiscus published from inception to August 1, 2017. Study Selection Only studies that encompassed healthy baseball cohorts who were assessed for shoulder ROM and prospectively evaluated for injuries throughout a baseball season or seasons were included. Data Extraction Six articles met the search criteria. Only 3 studies were included in the meta-analysis due to disparate participant groups. Data Synthesis The modified Downs and Black scale (0–15 points) was used to analyze methodologic quality. Study quality ranged from 11 to 14. Four studies received high-quality (≥12) and 2 studies received moderate-quality (≥10) scores. The overall pooled analysis demonstrated that absolute and internal-rotation deficits (–5.93 [95% confidence interval {CI} = –9.43, –2.43], P < .001 and 4.28 [0.71, 7.86], P = .02, respectively) and absolute total ROM (TROM; –6.19 [95% CI = –10.28, –2.10]; P = .003) were predictors of injury, and these data exhibited homogeneity (absolute IR P value = .77, I2 = 0%; IR deficit P value = .41, I2 = 0%; absolute TROM P value = .78, I2 = 0%). No significance was observed for absolute external rotation (–2.86 [95% CI = –6.56, 0.83], P = .13), which had data with high heterogeneity (P = .003; I2 = 83%). A deficit in horizontal adduction was a predictor of injury (–8.32 [95% CI = –12.08, –4.56]; P < .001); these data were homogeneous but yielded a moderate heterogenic effect (P = .16; I2 = 50%). Conclusions High-quality evidence demonstrated that deficits in throwing-arm TROM and IR were associated with upper extremity injury in baseball players. Heterogeneity across studies for horizontal adduction suggested that this may be a modifiable risk factor for injury, but it requires further research.

Shoulder Range of Motion and Strength Characteristics in Circus Acrobats

2020 ◽  
Vol 35 (3) ◽  
pp. 145-152
Author(s):  
Carlie Huberman ◽  
Melissa Scales ◽  
Srikant Vallabhajosula
Keyword(s):  
General Population ◽  
Range Of Motion ◽  
Glenohumeral Joint ◽  
External Rotation ◽  
Hand Dominance ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Shoulder Range Of Motion ◽  
Shoulder Strength ◽  
Shoulder Complex ◽  
Shoulder Range

OBJECTIVES: To begin to establish normative data for shoulder range of motion (ROM) and strength in the circus acrobats and to compare these values based on age, sex, hand dominance, and acrobatic subgroup. METHODS: Active (AROM) and passive (PROM) of the full shoulder complex and PROM of the isolated glenohumeral joint were measured in 193 circus acrobats using standardized techniques for anterior elevation (flexion), posterior elevation (extension), lateral elevation (abduction), and external and internal rotation. Shoulder strength was measured using a hand-held dynamometer in all planes of motion. Measurements were taken twice and averaged. Mixed ANOVA were performed. One-sample t-tests were used to compare with general population. RESULTS: Several significant differences were noted between dominant and non-dominant sides, but not between the sex or age groups tested. Acrobats who did both aerial and ground acrobatics had significantly greater full shoulder complex flexion AROM than the aerial group, and AROM extension than the ground group. Circus acrobats had significantly greater AROM full shoulder complex extension, abduction, internal and external rotation, and shoulder strength than the general population. CONCLUSION: Overall, results from this cross-sectional study revealed that circus acrobats had greater shoulder strength and ROM than the general population, which could affect the way these patients should be treated in a clinical setting. Age and sex seemed to have minimal effects, but there was clearly an effect of hand dominance. Acrobats who train both aerial and ground acrobatics may have greater ROM in certain planes than those who train in only one type of discipline.

scholarly journals End-Range Mobilization Techniques in Adhesive Capsulitis of the Shoulder Joint: A Multiple-Subject Case Report

2000 ◽  
Vol 80 (12) ◽  
pp. 1204-1213 ◽  
Author(s):  
Henricus M Vermeulen ◽  
Wim R Obermann ◽  
Bart J Burger ◽  
Gea J Kok ◽  
Piet M Rozing ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Range Of Motion ◽  
Sagittal Plane ◽  
Glenohumeral Joint ◽  
Adhesive Capsulitis ◽  
Plain Radiograph ◽  
Shoulder Function ◽  
Joint Mobility ◽  
Lateral Rotation

Abstract Background and Purpose. The purpose of this case report is to describe the use of end-range mobilization techniques in the management of patients with adhesive capsulitis. Case Description. Four men and 3 women (mean age=50.2 years, SD=6.0, range=41–65) with adhesive capsulitis of the glenohumeral joint (mean disease duration=8.4 months, SD=3.3, range= 3–12) were treated with end-range mobilization techniques, twice a week for 3 months. Indexes of pain, joint mobility, and function were measured by the same observer before treatment, after 3 months of treatment, and at the time of a 9-month follow-up. In addition, arthrographic assessment of joint capacity (ie, the amount of fluid the joint can contain) and measurement of range of motion of glenohumeral abduction on a plain radiograph were conducted initially and after 3 months of treatment. Outcomes. After 3 months of treatment, there were increases in active range of motion. Mean abduction increased from 91 degrees (SD=16, range=70–120) to 151 degrees (SD=22, range=110–170), mean flexion in the sagittal plane increased from 113 degrees (SD=17, range=90–145) to 147 degrees (SD=18, range=115–175), and mean lateral rotation increased from 13 degrees (SD=13, range=0–40) to 31 degrees (SD=11, range=15–50). There were also increases in passive range of motion: Mean abduction increased from 96 degrees (SD=18, range=70–125) to 159 degrees (SD=24, range 110–180), mean flexion in the sagittal plane increased from 120 degrees (SD=16, range=95–145) to 154 degrees (SD=19, range=120–180), and mean lateral rotation increased from 21 degrees (SD=11, range=10–45) to 41 degrees (SD=8, range=35–55). The mean capacity of the glenohumeral joint capsule (its ability to contain fluid) increased from 10 cc (SD=3, range=6–15) to 15 cc (SD=3, range=10–20). Four patients rated their improvement in shoulder function as excellent, 2 patients rated it as good, and 1 patient rated it as moderate. All patients maintained their gain in joint mobility at the 9-month follow-up. Discussion. There seems to be a role for intensive mobilization techniques in the treatment of adhesive capsulitis. Controlled studies regarding the effectiveness of end-range mobilization techniques in the treatment of adhesive capsulitis are warranted.

Glenohumeral joint rotation range of motion in competitive swimmers

2011 ◽  
Vol 29 (11) ◽  
pp. 1191-1199 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bryan L. Riemann ◽  
Joe Witt ◽  
George J. Davies
Keyword(s):  
Range Of Motion ◽  
Glenohumeral Joint ◽  
Joint Rotation ◽  
Competitive Swimmers

scholarly journals Adaptive Alterations in Shoulder Range of Motion and Strength in Young Tennis Players

2017 ◽  
Vol 52 (2) ◽  
pp. 137-144 ◽  
Author(s):  
Benoit Gillet ◽  
Mickaël Begon ◽  
Violaine Sevrez ◽  
Christian Berger-Vachon ◽  
Isabelle Rogowski
Keyword(s):  
Range Of Motion ◽  
Glenohumeral Joint ◽  
External Rotation ◽  
Peak Height ◽  
Biological Age ◽  
Height Velocity ◽  
Peak Height Velocity ◽  
Tennis Players ◽  
Functional Changes ◽  
Shoulder Range Of Motion

Context: Playing tennis requires unilateral and intensive movement of the upper limb, which may lead to functional adaptations of the shoulder and an increased injury risk. Identifying which athletes will be future elite tennis players starts at 5 to 6 years of age. Therefore, highly skilled players practice intensively in their childhood. However, whether these functional changes occur during the prepubertal years has not been established. Objectives: To assess changes in glenohumeral-joint–rotation range of motion and strength of the shoulder-complex muscles in prepubertal elite tennis players. Design: Cross-sectional study. Setting: Tennis training sports facilities. Patients or Other Participants: Sixty-seven male tennis players (age range = 7–13 years) selected by a regional tennis center of excellence were divided into 3 biological age groups relative to their predicted age at peak height velocity: greater than 4 (n = 26; age = 8.7 ± 0.7 years, height = 132.4 ± 12.9 cm, mass = 27.8 ± 3.8 kg), 3 to 4 (n = 21; age = 10.3 ± 0.6 years, height = 144.9 ± 5.7 cm, mass = 34.7 ± 4.0 kg), and 2 (n = 20; age = 12.8 ± 1.4 years, height = 158.5 ± 8.7 cm, mass = 43.0 ± 8.2 kg) years before their age at peak height velocity. Main Outcome Measures(s): We measured the internal- and external-rotation ranges of motion of the glenohumeral joint using a goniometer and calculated the total arc of motion. Maximal isometric strength of 8 shoulder muscles was measured using a handheld dynamometer. Strength values were normalized to body weight and used to calculate 4 agonist-to-antagonist strength ratios. Results: The total arc of motion of the glenohumeral joint decreased gradually with biological age (P ≤ .01) due to the decrease in internal-rotation range of motion (P < .001). Absolute strength increased gradually with biological age (P < .001), but the relative strengths and ratios remained similar. Conclusions: Functional adaptations of the shoulder seen in adolescent and adult tennis players were observed in healthy prepubertal players. This knowledge could help clinicians and coaches more effectively monitor shoulder adaptations to tennis practice during the prepubertal years.

scholarly journals Single intra-articular steroid injection of the glenohumeral joint in management of adhesive capsulitis: a comparison between approaches

2018 ◽  
Vol 4 (3) ◽  
pp. 410
Author(s):  
Surykanth Kalluraya ◽  
Anand Varma ◽  
Jayaram P. H.
Keyword(s):  
Range Of Motion ◽  
Outcome Measures ◽  
Glenohumeral Joint ◽  
Steroid Injection ◽  
Adhesive Capsulitis ◽  
Exercise Program ◽  
Steroid Injections ◽  
Vas Score ◽  
Shoulder Range Of Motion ◽  
Therapeutic Exercises

<p class="abstract"><strong>Background:</strong> Adhesive capsulitis is a common, painful musculoskeletal condition of the shoulder associated with loss of range of motion in the glenohumeral joint resulting from contraction of the glenohumeral joint capsule and adherence to the humeral head. Earlier stages of adhesive capsulitis can be treated by intra-articular steroid injections into the glenohumeral joint. This study was designed to study the role of long acting intra-articular corticosteroid injections in combination with simple therapeutic exercises while comparing the outcome of blinded anterior and posterior injection approaches in the management of adhesive capsulitis.</p><p class="abstract"><strong>Methods:</strong> The study comprised of 60 subjects aged 18 years and above who were diagnosed with primary adhesive capsulitis. They were randomly divided into 2 groups i.e., Group A who received blind intra-articular steroid injections via standard anterior approach and group B who received blind intra-articular steroid injection via standard posterior approach. Both groups followed up with a simple home based exercise program. Outcome measures assessed were visual analog scale (VAS) score, shoulder pain assessment disability index (SPADI) and passive shoulder range of motion (ROM).<strong></strong></p><p class="abstract"><strong>Results:</strong> At last follow up, both groups showed statistically significant improvements in all outcome measures i.e., VAS score, SPADI, shoulder ROM. However, comparison between groups did not reveal any statistically significant differences between the two groups.</p><p class="abstract"><strong>Conclusions:</strong> Intra-articular steroid injections into the glenohumeral joint in conjunction with simple physiotherapy are effective in improving pain, function and shoulder ROM in adhesive capsulitis. Both the anterior and posterior injection approaches provide good results.</p>

scholarly journals Evaluation of the inter and intraobserver reproducibility of the GRASP method: a goniometric method to measure the isolated glenohumeral range of motion in the shoulder joint

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Miguel Angel Ruiz Ibán ◽  
Susana Alonso Güemes ◽  
Raquel Ruiz Díaz ◽  
Cristina Victoria Asenjo Gismero ◽  
Alejandro Lorente Gomez ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Range Of Motion ◽  
Internal Rotation ◽  
Glenohumeral Joint ◽  
External Rotation ◽  
Intraclass Correlation ◽  
Correlation Coefficients ◽  
Outpatient Setting ◽  
Interobserver Reproducibility ◽  
Level Of Evidence ◽  
Intraclass Correlation Coefficients

Abstract Purpose To evaluate the intra and interobserver reproducibility of a new goniometric method for evaluating the isolated passive range of motion of the glenohumeral joint in an outpatient setting. Methods This is a prospective observational study on healthy subjects. The Glenohumeral ROM Assessment with Scapular Pinch (GRASP) method is a new method for assessing the isolated range of motion (ROM) of the glenohumeral joint (GH) by a single examiner with a clinical goniometer. It measures the isolated glenohumeral passive abduction (GH-AB), passive external rotation (GH-ER) and internal rotation (GH-IR) with the arm at 45º of abduction. These three GH ROM parameters were measured in both shoulders of 30 healthy volunteers (15 males/15 females, mean age:41.6[SD = 10.3] years). The full shoulder passive abduction, passive external rotation and internal rotation 45º of abduction were measured by the same examiners with a goniometer for comparison. One examiner made two evaluations and a second examiner made a third one. The primary outcome was the intra- and interobserver reproducibility of the measurements assessed with intraclass correlation coefficients (ICC) and the Bland–Altman plot. Results The intra-observer ICC for isolated glenohumeral ROM were: 0.84 ± 0.07 for GH-ABD, 0.63 ± 0.09 for GH-ER, and 0.61 ± 0.14 for GH-IR. The inter-observer ICC for isolated glenohumeral ROM were: 0.86 ± 0.06 for GH-ABD, 0.68 ± 0.12 for GH-ER, and 0.62 ± 0.14 for GH-IR. These results were similar to those obtained for full shoulder ROM assessment with a goniometer. Conclusion The GRASP method is reproducible for quick assessment of isolated glenohumeral ROM. Level of evidence III

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