Application Shoulder Manipulation in Volleyball Players

The Influence of Shoulder Manipulation on Muscle Strength and Stiffness and Motor Functionality of Volleyball Players During Training

Currently, it is difficult to find studies in the literature assessing the influence of manual therapy on kinetic and kinematic factors for the upper limbs of volleyball players, which in the long run may translate into a reduction in injuries by improving strength and balance in athletes, when planning training or therapy.

Inclusion Criteria:

• healthy individuals who are over 18 years old,
• a player from the AZS volleyball league,
• a player who regularly competes in the league,
• expressing informed consent to participate in the study and undertaking to comply with the track regulations and wear a helmet.

Exclusion Criteria:

• lack of volunteer consent,
• previous surgeries of the upper, lower limb and spine,
• other upper limb injuries in the last 6 months,
• pain limiting participation in the study.