IJPR.2025.114
Type of Article: Original Research
Volume 13; Issue 1 (February 2024)
Page No.: 4863-4867
DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.16965/ijpr.2025.114
Effect of Circuit Training on Fatigue in Pulmonary Rehabilitation in Post-COVID Survivors
Priya S 1, PSB Roshan 2, Ashwinraj K*3.
1 Associate professor, Laxmi Memorial College of Physiotherapy, Mangalore, Karnataka, India.
2 Assistant professor, Laxmi Memorial College of Physiotherapy, Mangalore, Karnataka, India.
*3 Intern, Laxmi Memorial College of Physiotherapy, Mangalore, Karnataka, India.
Corresponding author: Ashwinraj K, Intern, Laxmi Memorial College of Physiotherapy, Mangalore, Karnataka, India. E-Mail: ashwinraj3100@gmail.com
ABSTRACT
Background: The clean and jerk and the snatch are the two competition lifts in weightlifting. The primary function of the serratus anterior is to protract the scapula, meaning it pulls the shoulder blade forward across the rib cage, which is vital for arm elevation and reaching movements. This muscle also contributes to upward rotation of the scapula, necessary for lifting arms overhead. Weightlifting can be greatly impacted by a weak serratus anterior muscle because it limits shoulder stability, makes it harder to push or press heavy weights, and increases the risk of shoulder injuries.
Method: 12 male weightlifters of age between 18-25 years were included in this study. Intervention includes the use of dumbbells and theraband as a progressive resisted exercises for strengthening serratus anterior for 15 to 20 minutes, four days a week, for 10 to 12 repetitions using seated shot-put test as an outcome measure.
Result: On the dominant hand mean pre and post workout distance was 217.5 cm and 3cm.On the non-dominant hand, mean pre and post workout distances are 201.3 cm and 211.3 cm. Paired t test was found to be 17.81 on the dominant hand and 16.13 on the non-dominant hand. The results suggest that the workout program has a slightly greater impact on improving dominant hand performance (mean increase: 12.8 cm) compared to non-dominant hand performance (mean increase: 10.0 cm).
Conclusion: The study concluded that the serratus anterior strengthening improved the upper extremity performance for weightlifting like snatching and clean and jerk ability.
Keywords: Weightlifting, strengthening programs, exercise programs, upper extremities, pain, shoulder.
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