ANALYZING THE EFFECTIVENESS OF PROGRAMS ON SHOULDER FUNCTION IN PATIENTS WITH KINESIOPHOBIA.

Abstract

Background: Involvement of overhead activities is present in many of the games. In volleyball it’s very important. In a competitive atmosphere the collegiate players tend to get injuries, because of that they are developing apprehension. They are becoming kinesiophobia, there are very less studies are available related to this domain,

Objective: This study analyzed the effectiveness of SINEX (Shoulder instability neuromuscular exercises) program on shoulder function in patients with kinesiophobia compared to HOMEX (Home based standard care exercise) program.

Methods: This is an experimental study; participants were volleyball players who is kinesiophobic. Study setting was KG Campus, study duration is 6 months, and Treatment duration is 12 weeks. Total sample size was 22. By using random sampling method, the population divided into two groups. SINEX was given for Group A and HOMEX for Group B. The outcome measures were SPADI (shoulder pain and disability index) and Spiking velocity.

Results: The study assessed the Shoulder function, after the training program, the player improved as well as the player was able to perform the game as well. Both SPADI and spiking velocity show positive improvement. T values of SPADI and Spiking velocity is 11.731 and 2.765 at p<0.05.

Conclusion: SINEX (Shoulder instability neuromuscular exercises) program shows better improvement on shoulder function in patients with kinesiophobia compared to HOMEX (Home based standard care exercise) program.