Effects of Thrower's Ten exercises on upper extremity performance: A randomized controlled study.

Area of Science:

• Sports Medicine
• Exercise Physiology
• Rehabilitation Science

Background:

• The shoulder complex is crucial for upper extremity function.
• Sedentary lifestyles can lead to decreased physical performance.
• Targeted exercise programs are needed to address these deficits.

Purpose of the Study:

• To evaluate the impact of the Thrower's Ten Exercise program on upper extremity performance.
• To assess changes in dynamic balance, explosive power, and muscle strength.
• To determine the efficacy of this program in healthy sedentary individuals.

Main Methods:

• A randomized controlled trial with 36 healthy sedentary participants.
• An 8-week intervention involving 50-minute Thrower's Ten exercise sessions, 3 times weekly.
• Measurements included the Upper Limb Y-balance test, medicine ball throw test, and isokinetic dynamometry.

Main Results:

• Significant improvements in upper extremity dynamic balance and explosive power were observed in the exercise group compared to the control group (P < .05).
• Within the exercise group, dynamic balance, explosive power, and isokinetic strength showed statistically significant improvements (P < .05).
• No significant differences were found in isokinetic muscle strength or body composition between groups (P > .05).

Conclusions:

• The Thrower's Ten exercises are an effective intervention for enhancing upper extremity dynamic balance and explosive power.
• This program demonstrates potential for improving functional performance in healthy sedentary populations.
• The findings support the use of the Thrower's Ten program for targeted shoulder complex rehabilitation and performance enhancement.