A Study to Compare the Effectiveness of Serratus Anterior Training Versus Subscapularis Training in Improving Performance in Swimmer’s Shoulder

Abstract

Background: The purpose of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of 6-week Serratus Anterior trainingVersus Subscapularis training in improving the performance in a Swimmer’s Shoulder.Purpose: To compare the effect of Serratus Anterior strength training versus Subscapularis strength training onshoulder pain in terms of performance in Swimmer’s.Materials and Methods: Subjects were randomly assigned into two groups i.e. Group A and B. The subjects wereassessed using an assessment form, UQYBT, DASH score, and 50 meters (m) freestyle sprint for disability andevaluate performance before the commencement of treatment and also reassessed after 6 weeks of treatment.The sample of 40 subjects has been randomized into either Group A (Serratus Training) or Group B (SubscapulisTraining) in a 1:1 ratio.Results: The study results suggest that Group B has an effect on performance improvement in Swimmers withshoulder pain after a 6-week intervention. The mean 50m sprint scores in Group A before treatment is 29.9960 andit is decreased to 29.0425.Conclusion: Hence, this study concludes that the mean difference of Group B is slightly more effective than GroupA in terms of performance in swimmers’ shoulders in all standard measures.