Upper Extremity Range of Motion, Grip Strength, and Girth in Highly Skilled Tennis Players

Chinn, C.; Priest, James D.; Kent, Barbara E.

doi:10.1093/ptj/54.5.474

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“…The total ROM of IR and ER was 221°on the dominant arm and 220°on the nondominant arm, which is considerably higher than previously reported for males 3,8,10,14 and females. 4,10,14 The difference between our results and previously published data may be due to variations in measurement technique. Our subjects were firmly harnessed in a sitting position to limit scapulothoracic and trunk movement.…”

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“…Previous studies on glenohumeral rotation in highly skilled tennis players have reported a significant reduction in the IR ROM of the playing arm 3,4,8 and an increase in ER ROM when compared to the nondominant shoulder. 4,8,14 Factors postulated to cause these adaptations include posterior capsule tightness and rotator cuff muscle imbalance.…”

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“…4,8,14 Factors postulated to cause these adaptations include posterior capsule tightness and rotator cuff muscle imbalance. 3 Another possible cause for the alteration in ROM in those who have started intense training during their prepubescent years is osseous adaptation.…”

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“…17,28 ROM asymmetries between the dominant and nondominant arms have been described in highly skilled players. 8,10,14 Several studies involving tennis players have reported significantly lower internal rotation (IR) ROM, 3,8,10 and higher external rotation (ER) ROM 4 in the dominant arm when compared to the nondominant arm. Plancher et al 23 suggested that these asymmetries were more pronounced in competitive, professional athletes than occasional weekend players, but did not supply any definitive evidence to support this observation.…”

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Shoulder Strength and Range of Motion in Female Amateur-League Tennis Players

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Hall³

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J Orthop Sports Phys Ther

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Study Design: Cross sectional. Objectives: To compare the strength and range of motion of the dominant and nondominant shoulders of adult female amateur tennis players. The secondary purpose of the study was to examine whether there were any differences in the observed relationships between women with a past history of shoulder pain and those with no history of shoulder pathology. Background: Information on characteristics of the shoulder in amateur female tennis players is scarce, as research has concentrated on highly skilled or male players, despite the cumulative prevalence of shoulder pain in this group. Methods and Measures: Fifty-one female competitive, amateur tennis players (average age, 45 years) were tested bilaterally for shoulder internal/external rotation passive range of motion and isokinetic concentric strength. Results: Shoulder range of motion and strength ratios were comparable between sides. In the dominant arm, the total rotational range of motion was 221°, with an internal to external rotator peak torque ratio of 1.05. External rotator strength was significantly greater in the dominant arm of individuals with no history of pain. Conclusions: Range of motion and strength adaptations widely reported in highly skilled tennis players were not apparent in amateur female players. In assessment and management, clinicians should regard the amateur female tennis player as a separate entity from the highly skilled player. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther 2004;34:402-409.

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Shoulder Strength and Range of Motion in Female Amateur-League Tennis Players

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McGann²,

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J Orthop Sports Phys Ther

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“…25 As a result of greater repetitive stress being placed on one shoulder compared to the other, athletes who participate in overhead sports such as baseball and tennis display different glenohumeral joint rotation range of motion (ROM) between their throwing and nonthrowing upper extremities. [2][3][4][5]8,9,15,22,23,28,34 Many researchers have focused on the decreased shoulder internal rotation found in the stroke arm of highly skilled tennis players when compared to the nonstroke arm. 8,9,15,22 Within this population the loss of internal rotation seems to be progressive and is associated with increasing age and number of years of tournament play.…”

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