The effect of a physical rehabilitation program on rotator cuff injuries among Al-Nasiriya Club boxers aged 14-16 years

Abstract

The research problem lies in the scarcity of studies focusing on upper limb injuries, such as shoulder joint, tennis elbow, and rotator cuff
injuries, among boxers. This led the researcher to study rotator cuff injuries, a common and significant problem affecting boxers, impacting
their athletic performance and increasing the risk of absence from competitions. Among the factors contributing to this injury, weakness in the
rotator cuff muscles stands out as a primary cause of shoulder joint instability. This leads to disturbances in the biomechanics of the upper
limb, increased mechanical load on the elbow and wrist joints, and consequently, a higher injury rate in these areas. The research aims to
develop a physical rehabilitation program to address rotator cuff muscle weakness in boxers in Dhi Qar Governorate and to identify the
program's impact on improving muscle function in these boxers. The researcher employed a single-group experimental design, deemed suitable
for the nature of the research. The study population and sample were selected purposively, consisting of 12 boxers with rotator cuff injuries.
The researcher concluded by developing a physical rehabilitation program to address muscle weakness. The rotator cuff and the rehabilitation
program contributed to the development of certain physical variables in boxers.