Comparing Closed Kinetic Chain and Throwers Ten Exercises for Pain, Mobility, and Performance in Male Bowlers with Shoulder Instability

What this Trial Is About

Researchers are evaluating two types of exercise programs to manage glenohumeral instability in male bowlers aged 16 to 25 years. This randomized, single-blinded clinical trial compares the effects of closed kinetic chain exercises and Throwers Ten exercises on pain, shoulder mobility, and performance. The study lasts 10 months and enrolls participants from the Pakistan Cricket Board. Participants are assigned randomly to one of two groups. Group A receives closed kinetic chain exercises performed standing with the elbow extended, palm on the wall, and shoulder flexed at 90 degrees, with training sessions lasting 45 to 50 minutes over six weeks. Group B performs Throwers Ten exercises focusing on strengthening the rotator cuff and scapular stabilizers, including a warm-up 5-10 minutes, resistance training 45 minutes, and a cool-down 5-10 minutes across six weeks. During the study, participants undergo pre- and post-intervention assessments to measure pain using the Numerical Pain Rating Scale, shoulder mobility with a goniometer, and performance through the upper limb rotation test. Data is analyzed using SPSS software. The total intervention period is six weeks, with outcome measures collected before and after this period. The study includes monitoring of participants progress and evaluates the comparative impact of the two exercise programs on shoulder function.

Comparative Effects of Closed Kinetic Chain Exercises and Thrower's Ten Exercises in Glenohumeral Instability