IJPR.2025.146
Type of Article: Original Research
Volume 13; Issue 4 (November 2025)
Page No.: 4930-4935
DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.16965/ijpr.2025.146
Effectiveness of Shoulder Girdle Neuro Dynamic Stabilization Exercises on Hand Muscle Strength for Normal Young Individuals
Hemakshi Rajesh Jain *1, Poonam Parulekar 2, Ali Irani 3.
*1 Post Graduate Student, Department of Physiotherapy, Nanavati Hospital, Sunandan Divatia School of Science, SVKM’s NMIMS University (deemed to be), Vile Parle, Mumbai, India.
2 Assistant Professor, Department of Physiotherapy, Sunandan Divatia School of Science, SVKM’s NMIMS University (deemed to be), Vile Parle, Mumbai, India.
3 Head of Department, Nanavati Max Super Specialty Hospital, Vile Parle, Mumbai, India.
Corresponding Author: Dr. Hemakshi Rajesh Jain (PT), MPT (Ortho & Sports), Post Graduate Student, Department of Physiotherapy, Nanavati Hospital, Sunandan Divatia School of Science, SVKM’s NMIMS University (deemed to be), Vile Parle, Mumbai, India. ORCiD: 0009-0008-2351-2275 E-Mail: hemakshijain28@gmail.com
ABSTRACT
Background: Tennis is a well-known and globally popular sport, played by millions of people of all ages and skill levels. It is enjoyed both recreationally and competitively. The sport is known for its physical, mental, and social benefits, making it a great choice for lifelong participation. The sport demands precise movement, grip strength, and kinetic chain efficiency for optimal performance and injury prevention. Shoulder stability, scapular motion, and proprioception are crucial, as imbalances can lead to injuries. Proprioceptive training enhances motor control, balance, and coordination, improving performance and injury prevention by stimulating neuromuscular responses essential for dynamic equilibrium during play.
Methodology: 40 tennis players were selected according to the inclusion and exclusion criteria. Assessment of the outcome measures was done pre and post 12 sessions. Outcome measures used were grip strength using hand held dynamometer, functional performance using Closed kinetic chain upper extremity stability test, serve speed via Radar gun and upper limb proprioception using Active angle reproduction test. Proprioceptive training for upper limb was given to all the subjects.
Result: The pre and post values of the group showed statistically significant results in all outcome measures (p value <0.01)
Conclusion: There is statistically significant difference in grip strength, serve speed, upper limb proprioception and functional performance in tennis players.
KEY WORDS: Proprioceptive training, tennis players, grip strength, serve speed.
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