Department of Health and Human Performance Faculty Articles
Title
Can a 5 Week Strength Training Program Produce Range of Motion Adaptations in Amateur Female Tennis Players?
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
12-2015
Abstract
Objective: The purpose of this study was to assess range of motion adaptations in amateur tennis players based on the effects of a five week strength training program on the dominant and non-dominant arm. Subjects: An experimental and control group of six collegiate women tennis players (Div II and NAIA) participated. After initial assessment, six subjects participated in a five week, four times a week, pre-season strength training program consisting of five exercises: External Rotation 90°, Seated Row, Scaption, Chest Press, and External Shoulder Rotation (Rubber tubing). Results: Data analysis through a paired t-test showed that there were no significant changes in ROM in the experimental group when compared to the control group. In conclusion, a strength training program is highly recommended for female overhead athletes combined with a proper flexibility regimen to promote best practice.
Publication Title
International Journal of Science Culture and Sport
Volume
3
Issue
4
First Page
37
Last Page
46
ISSN
2148-1148
DOI Number
10.14486/IntJSCS451
Recommended Citation
Shim, Andrew L.; Niederbracht, Yvonne; and Strough, Hal, "Can a 5 Week Strength Training Program Produce Range of Motion Adaptations in Amateur Female Tennis Players?" (2015). Department of Health and Human Performance Faculty Articles. 110.
https://nsuworks.nova.edu/hpd_hhp_facarticles/110