The effect of a preventive rehabilitation program to improve the level of some physical and functional variables in rowers with shoulder muscle tears

Document Type : Original Article

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Benha university

Abstract

To identify the effect of a preventive rehabilitation program to improve the level of some physical and functional variables in rowers with shoulder muscle tears, the researcher used the experimental method by designing two groups, one experimental and applying the proposed rehabilitation program, and the other control and applying the traditional program. The research sample of rowers with shoulder muscle tears was tested, numbering (12) players in addition to (3) players to conduct the exploratory study, and (3) players were excluded for not regularly attending the proposed rehabilitation program. The most important results indicated:
1- Muscle strength training in the proposed program with the use of electrical stimulation has a positive effect on developing balanced muscle strength for the working muscles (motor) and the opposing muscles (opposite) on the shoulder joint.
2- Flexibility training within the program increases the range of motion of the shoulder joint.
3- Using electrical stimulation for the muscles working on the shoulder joint has a positive effect on developing and improving the muscle strength of the muscles working on the shoulder joint.
4- The use of electrical stimulation can be relied upon primarily within general and specific physical preparation programs, with the necessity of determining the time and period required for this.
5- Flexibility training and muscle strength training in the proposed preventive program with the use of electrical stimulation work to reduce the occurrence of shoulder joint injuries.

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