The effects of preventive rubber band training on shoulder joint imbalance and throwing performance in handball players: A randomized and prospective study

摘要

AbstractObjectivesTo investigate the effects of a strength training program (STP) using rubber band exercises.MethodsTwenty-five athletes were divided into two groups: muscular imbalance in the dominant (D) and in the non-dominant (ND) upper limbs. Each group was subdivided into experimental and control groups. Experimental groups performed eighteen sessions of STP. Athletes were submitted to ball throwing and isokinetic strength tests to assess the muscular strength of the shoulder rotator muscles and conventional and functional balance ratios.ResultsSTP improved external rotator peak torque (18.0?±?0.8 to 21.3?±?1.0?Nm, p?ConclusionsSTP improves muscular strength of external rotator muscles and muscular balance.>