Plyometric Training in Overhead Throwers with Partial Thickness Tear of the Rotator Cuff Muscles

Master’s Thesis from the year 2013 in the subject 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