Original Research Article
Year: 2022 | Month: November | Volume: 12 | Issue: 11 | Pages: 62-70
DOI: https://doi.org/10.52403/ijhsr.20221110
Comparison of Joint Position Sense in Competitive Recurve Archers and Non-Archers in the Age Group of 15-19 Years Old: A Cross Sectional Study
Dr. Shreeya Athavale (PT)1, Dr. Namrata Sidhaye-Bhadbhade (PT)2
1,2Department of Musculoskeletal Sciences, DES’s Brijlal Jindal College of Physiotherapy, Maharashtra University of Health Sciences, Pune, India
Corresponding Author: Dr. Namrata Sidhaye-Bhadbhade (PT)
ABSTRACT
Background: Archery is a sport requiring shoulder proprioception.
Objectives: This study aims to compare active joint position sense at shoulder joint of archers and non-archers.
Methods: In this cross-sectional observational study, competitive recurve archers and non-archers playing recreational sports were administered an active shoulder joint repositioning test with eyes closed. Three tries were given to accurately replicate administered joint position.
Results: Archers showed more accuracy in active joint repositioning than non-archers.
Conclusion: Archers have better shoulder joint position sense than non-archers.
Key words: [archery, shoulder, proprioception]