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Shoulder injuries in archery.

D L Mann1, N Littke

  • 1McMahon/Saddledome Sports Medicine Clinics, Calgary, Alberta.

Canadian Journal of Sport Sciences = Journal Canadien Des Sciences Du Sport
|June 1, 1989
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Elite archers, particularly females, frequently experience shoulder injuries like impingement and tendonitis due to training deficits. Early detection and targeted interventions are crucial for preventing these common archery-related shoulder problems.

Area of Science:

  • Sports Medicine
  • Orthopedics
  • Biomechanics

Background:

  • Archery demands repetitive overhead motions, increasing the risk of shoulder injuries in elite athletes.
  • Previous research indicates a high prevalence of shoulder complaints among archers, but specific injury patterns and contributing factors require further elucidation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the prevalence and characteristics of past and present archery-related shoulder injuries in elite archers.
  • To identify potential contributing factors, such as training deficits and biomechanical asymmetries, associated with these injuries.

Main Methods:

  • A cohort of 21 elite archers (12 male, 9 female) completed a questionnaire on injury history and underwent physical and functional examinations.
  • Clinical assessments included evaluating shoulder asymmetry, flexibility, impingement signs, and specific rotator cuff muscle testing (supraspinatus, infraspinatus/teres minor).

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Main Results:

  • 11 out of 21 archers reported significant shoulder injuries. Females experienced proportionally more shoulder issues than males.
  • Clinical findings revealed shoulder asymmetry, decreased flexibility in the drawing arm (DA) shoulder, and positive impingement signs in several athletes.
  • Abnormalities in supraspinatus and external rotation testing were common, suggesting supraspinatus impingement/tendonitis and infraspinatus/teres minor traction tendonitis.

Conclusions:

  • Elite archers, especially females, are susceptible to shoulder injuries, including impingement and tendonitis, often linked to the drawing arm shoulder.
  • Deficits in training programs, characterized by insufficient training and non-specific exercises, may contribute to these injuries.
  • Clinical findings correlate with cadaver prosection observations, highlighting the importance of addressing biomechanical factors and implementing targeted training protocols.