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Research Paper | Physiotherapy | India | Volume 12 Issue 6, June 2023 | Rating: 5.4 / 10

Prevalence of Rotator Cuff Injury in Amatuer Boxers

Kranti Mahadev Sable | Dr. Neha Deshpande ^[3]

Abstract: Background: Boxing is a combat sport that demands both mental and physical competencies. The aim of the amateur boxer is to score the required points and to win the round by delivering clear punches to opponent?s target areas using different strategies and tactic. While preforming most muscle work is done at upper limb mainly at shoulder joint. Repetitive loading can cause micro trauma of the rotator cuff tendon fibers. This micro trauma or very small tearing of the fibers can lead to partial tearing of the tendon which may gradually progress to a full tear This may occur as a result of repetitive overhead motions, as well as when the tendon and musculature are given insufficient rest to repair damage that has accumulated. Purpose: To find out prevalence of rotator cuff injury in amateur boxers. Method: The study consist of 112 participants chosen according to inclusion and exclusion criteria ,Test was performed and positive and negative finding was noted, Acquired data was entered into statistical software. Result: The result showed that prevalence of rotator cuff in amateur boxer that is(78%) The study concludes that among rotator cuff, subscapularis muscle is more affected in boxers that is (66%). Conclusion: This study determined the prevalence of rotator cuff in armature boxers.

Keywords: Boxers, Rotator cuff, Amateur, Drop arm test, Lift of sign /Gerber's test, Infraspinatus test, Teres minor test/ Hornblower test

Edition: Volume 12 Issue 6, June 2023,

Pages: 1127 - 1135