ACUTE EFFECTS OF INSTRUMENT ASSISTED SOFT TISSUE MOBILIZATION FOR IMPROVING POSTERIOR SHOULDER RANGE OF MOTION IN COLLEGIATE BASEBALL PLAYERS

International Journal of Sports Physical Therapy

Bryce D. Compton²  Chris M. Walters³  Kevin Laudner⁴  Todd A. McLoda¹ 

[1] Illinois State University, College of Applied Science and Technology, Normal, IL, USA;Provena Covenant Medical Center, Urbana, IL, USA;Glenbard North High School, Carol Stream, IL, USA;Illinois State University, Normal, IL, USA

关键词: Manual therapy;    rehabilitation;    shoulder;    throwing athlete;   

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学科分类：医学（综合）

来源: American Physical Therapy Association

【 摘 要 】

Due to the repetitive rotational and distractive forces exerted onto the posterior shoulder during the deceleration phase of the overhead throwing motion, limited glenohumeral (GH) range of motion (ROM) is a common trait found among baseball players, making them prone to a wide variety of shoulder injuries. Although utilization of instrument‐assisted soft tissue mobilization (IASTM), such as the Graston® Technique, has proven effective for various injuries and disorders, there is currently no empirical data regarding the effectiveness of this treatment on posterior shoulder tightness.

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