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  • Title: Shoulder range of motion and strength in young competitive tennis players with and without history of shoulder problems.
    Author: Gillet B, Begon M, Diger M, Berger-Vachon C, Rogowski I.
    Journal: Phys Ther Sport; 2018 May; 31():22-28. PubMed ID: 29524909.
    Abstract:
    OBJECTIVE: To assess the effect of a history of shoulder problems on the shoulder flexibility and strength in young competitive tennis players. DESIGN: Cross-sectional study. PARTICIPANTS: Ninety-one competitive and asymptomatic tennis players aged between 8 and 15 years old were divided into two groups according to the presence or absence of a history of shoulder problems. OUTCOME MEASURES: Glenohumeral joint ranges of motion and the strength of eight shoulder muscles were bilaterally assessed. Five agonist/antagonist muscle strength ratios were also reported. Ranges of motion, strengths and strength ratios were bilaterally compared between the two groups. RESULTS: Players with a history of shoulder problems presented a higher total arc of rotation for both glenohumeral joints (p = 0.02) and a lower external/internal glenohumeral rotator muscle strength ratio (p = 0.02) for both sides. They also presented stronger upper trapezius (p = 0.03) and dominant serratus anterior (p = 0.008) muscles than players without a history of shoulder problems. CONCLUSION: Having a history of shoulder problems may alter the balance between mobility and stability within the shoulder complex suggesting that particular attention should be given to dominant and non-dominant shoulder functions by coaches and clinicians.
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