Functional Evaluation of the Shoulder Joint of Volleyball Players.

1997 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
pp. 79-83
Author(s):  
Shigeru KOBAYASHI ◽  
Kenro KANAO ◽  
Masahiro KUSAKA ◽  
Mamoru OKUBO
Keyword(s):  
Shoulder Joint ◽  
Functional Evaluation ◽  
Volleyball Players

scholarly journals Characteristics of physiological tremor of upper limb and the application to functional evaluation for disorders of shoulder joint

2008 ◽  
Vol 44 (3) ◽  
pp. 151-164
Author(s):  
Kazuyoshi SAKAMOTO ◽  
Toshihiro KUROKAWA ◽  
Takehiko YAMAJI ◽  
Kazuyuki MITO ◽  
Masato TAKANOKURA
Keyword(s):  
Upper Limb ◽  
Shoulder Joint ◽  
Functional Evaluation ◽  
Physiological Tremor

scholarly journals Shoulder hemiarthroplasty rehabilitation with fractures

2011 ◽  
Vol 58 (4) ◽  
pp. 45-50
Author(s):  
Tatjana Radovanovic ◽  
Vladimir Vukov ◽  
Mirko Grajic ◽  
Mirjana Manojlovic-Opacic ◽  
Marko Bumbasirevic ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Grip Strength ◽  
Shoulder Joint ◽  
Scoring System ◽  
Constant Score ◽  
Shoulder Function ◽  
Functional Evaluation ◽  
Shoulder Hemiarthroplasty ◽  
Female Population ◽  
Precise Evaluation ◽  
Significant Disability

Fractures of the upper end of the humerus are relatively common. They are predominant in the female population (85%), age over 50 years, where the force that leads to fractures in 90% of cases is moderate. Multifragmentary (three-part and four- part) fracture of the upper end of humerus, treated nonoperatively, often leaves behind a significant disability. Materials and Methods: Between October 2003-2010, the rehabilitation of 34 patients with shoulder hemiarthroplasty was carried out. Results: The achieved results are accompanied by a precise evaluation of Constant-score, after sixth month of operation. By scoring system, it estimates the pain, the mobility of the shoulder joint, the functional evaluation of the hand and grip strength. In 25 patients (73.5%) the Constant-score was >90 points. In 7 patients (20.6%) was 80-89, and in 2 patients (5.9%) the value of Constsant-score was < 60 points. Conclusion: The maximum possible restitution of shoulder function in patients with shoulder hemiarthroplasty isprovided by: - well conducted operation - early started, adequate kinesiotherapeutic protocol, implemented long enough - a good motivation of patients for the treatment.

Shoulder MRI in asymptomatic elite volleyball athletes shows extensive pathology

2019 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 10-14 ◽  
Author(s):  
Christopher Sy Lee ◽  
Nicole Hamilton Goldhaber ◽  
Shane M Davis ◽  
Michelle L Dilley ◽  
Aaron Brock ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Los Angeles ◽  
Rotator Cuff ◽  
Shoulder Joint ◽  
Rotator Cuff Tears ◽  
Low Grade ◽  
Shoulder Injuries ◽  
Overhead Athletes ◽  
Shoulder Pathology ◽  
Volleyball Players ◽  
Elite Level

ObjectivesElite overhead athletes, such as volleyball players, are predisposed to shoulder injuries due to repetitive overhead movement and overloading of the shoulder joint and surrounding muscles and ligaments. Returning to play at an elite level following shoulder surgery is often not possible. We hypothesised that MRI of elite volleyball players’ dominant shoulders would demonstrate extensive asymptomatic shoulder pathology that does not prevent the athlete from competing. To test this hypothesis, the objective of this observational study was to evaluate the history, physical examination and MRI findings to determine the incidence of asymptomatic shoulder pathology. We believe this knowledge will improve outcomes in the management of shoulder pain in overhead athletes and prevent unnecessary surgical procedures.Methods26 asymptomatic elite volleyball players of the US Men’s and Women’s National Indoor Volleyball Teams underwent MRI (0.27 Tesla) of their dominant shoulders and physical examinations of both shoulders. Asymptomatic was defined as being able to play volleyball without restrictions. The imaging was reviewed by two fellowship-trained musculoskeletal radiologists. Visual Analogue Pain scores, range of motion, strength, University of California, Los Angeles and American Shoulder and Elbow Society outcome scores were measured and recorded.ResultsThe mean age at the time of MRI was 25.53 years old (range: 21 to 30 years). There were 14 male and 12 female players. 23 athletes had rotator cuff tendinosis (88.5%) and 17 athletes had partial rotator cuff tears (65.4%). 13 of these tears involved the supraspinatus with five moderate-to-high-grade and eight moderate-to-low-grade. Two tears involved the infraspinatus, and there were two subscapularis tears. Six athletes had a labral tear (23.1%) and six additional athletes had labral fraying (23.1%). All MRIs showed abnormal pathology.ConclusionThese findings support the notion that elite-level volleyball players display asymptomatic shoulder joint pathology in their dominant arm, particularly of the rotator cuff and labrum, which do not limit their ability to participate.Level of evidenceV

scholarly journals Isolated and painless infraspinatus atrophy in top-level volleyball players: report of two cases and review of the literature

1993 ◽  
Vol 51 (1) ◽  
pp. 125-129 ◽  
Author(s):  
Célia Harumi Tengan ◽  
Acary S. Bulle Oliveira ◽  
Beatriz Hitomi Kiymoto ◽  
Maria da Penha Ananias Morita ◽  
Jovany L. Alves de Medeiros ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Shoulder Joint ◽  
Suprascapular Nerve ◽  
The Other ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Direct Trauma ◽  
Distal Branch ◽  
Infraspinatus Muscle ◽  
Volleyball Players ◽  
Intense Activity ◽  
Infraspinatus Atrophy

Isolated and painless infraspinatus atrophy and weakness are described in two top-level volleyball players. EMG revealed isolated denervation of the infraspinatus muscle. One athlete continued playing and his clinical features have not changed. The other recovered her muscle bulk and strength after stopping playing. These findings were attributed to intense activity of the shoulder joint, without any direct trauma. On clinical grounds, we did not consider these cases as true examples of entrapment neuropathy. Pathogenesis was related to traction of the distal branch of the suprascapular nerve during the act of reception of the ball («Manchete»).

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