Effect of Corrective Exercises on the Shoulder and Cervical Spine Position and the Performance of Boxers

Document Type : Original article

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1 MSc of Sports Pathology and Corrective Exercises, Department of Exercise Physiology and Corrective Exercises, Faculty of Sport Sciences, Urmia University, Urmia, West Azerbaijan, Iran.

2 PhD, Assistant Professor of Sports Pathology and Corrective Exercises, Department of Exercise Physiology and Corrective Exercises, Faculty of Sport Sciences, Urmia University, Urmia, West Azerbaijan, Iran

Abstract

Background and Aims: The spinal alignment affects the scapular condition and shoulder belt function. It seems that corrective exercises can improve the performance of boxing athletes by reducing head and shoulder abnormalities.
Materials and Methods: In the present study, 30 boxers, aged 16-19 years old, participated voluntarily from Urmia, after measuring the angles of forward head and shoulder, the internal and external shoulder movement of the shoulder, the assessment of the strength of the muscles of the shoulder rotation, and finally the speed measurement and reaction time using a camcorder. Then, they were randomly divided into control (n=15) and experimental (n=15) groups. Experimental group participated in selected exercises during the course of six weeks, including Chin tuck movement, Stretching of the chest muscle with wood, Retraction of the scapula with Thera band, along with chin tuck, shoulder flexion, and external shoulder spin with Thera band.
Results: The findings of the covariance study showed that the corrective exercise has a significant effect on the forward head and shoulder, speed, reaction time, and strength and range of motion (internal and external) of the shoulder in the participants.
Conclusion: Based on the results of the present study, it is suggested that boxers can be use these exercises to improve their performance.

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The Scientific Journal of Rehabilitation Medicine
Volume 9, Issue 2
July 2020
Pages 210-218

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  • Receive Date: 18 July 2019
  • Revise Date: 09 August 2019
  • Accept Date: 30 August 2019
  • First Publish Date: 21 June 2020

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