Effects of Exercises on Physical Performance

Effects of Thrower's Ten Exercises on Upper Extremity Strength, Power and Balance

Aim: The aim of the study was to investigate the effects of thrower's ten exercises on the upper extremity performance in healthy sedentary individuals.

Method: 36 healthy sedentary men and women aged 18-35 years will be included in the study. Subjects will be divided into two groups: exercise and control. The exercise group will be given Thrower's Ten training sessions 3 times a week over an 8-week period. Before and after the study, the subjects were tested for dynamic balance on the upper extremity with the Upper Limp Y balance test and for explosive power with the medicine ball throw test. Moreover, the strength of the shoulder rotator muscles was measured with an isokinetic dynamometer at a speed of 60º/sec.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Healthy women and men aged 18-35 years

Exclusion Criteria:

• Individuals with any neurological, orthopedic, cardiovascular, psychological problems,
• individuals who have a musculoskeletal injury in the last 1 year,
• individuals who doing regular physical activity/sport in the last 6 months