Effects of 8-Weeks Throwers Ten Program Vs Plyometric Training on Shoulder Performance in Overhead Athletes-A Pilot Study

Background: Thrower’sten exercise program evidenced in previous research to improve strength, power, endurance and has proved to be effective in rehabilitating the muscles of the shoulder complex and preventing injuries in overhead athletes. The main purpose of this present pilot study is to find out whether Thrower’s ten exercise program is beneficial in improving the shoulder performance comparing with plyometric training.Methods: A total of 40 male athletes were screened between the age groups of 18 and 25 and randomlyallocated to Throwers ten group and plyometric training group respectively. Shoulder strength and performance of the athletes is measured using seated medicine ball throw test and closed kinetic chain upper extremity stability test. Participants in Throwers ten group were trained for throwers ten program for a period of 8 weeks, Plyometric group participant were trained for plyometric training for 8 weeks.Result: Throwers ten program showed substantial difference in improving the shoulder performance when compared to plyometric training. Post test values of throwers ten program in seated medicine ball throw test and closed kinetic chain upper extremity stability test had a significant difference (p <0.001).Conclusion: Throwers ten program is found to be more effective than plyometric training in improving the shoulder performance among overhead athletes.