The Effect of Using Special Exercises in the Rehabilitation of Partial Ligament Tears of the Shoulder Joint in Young Volleyball Players

Abstract

The aim of this study was to develop special exercises for the rehabilitation of partial ligament tears in the shoulder joint among young volleyball players, and to identify the impact of these exercises in improving muscular strength and restoring the range of motion of the injured shoulder joint. The researcher adopted the experimental approach with a single-group design, as it is the most appropriate method for addressing the research problem. The research population was intentionally selected from volleyball players in clubs within Diyala Governorate. The research sample was also deliberately chosen, consisting of 13 players suffering from partial ligament tears in the shoulder joint.

The rehabilitation exercises demonstrated a noticeable effectiveness in improving the range of motion of the shoulder joint in players with ligament injuries, particularly those performing the spike in volleyball. This indicates the exercises’ ability to restore joint function gradually and safely. The progressive rehabilitation exercises also contributed to enhancing the muscular strength of the injured shoulder. The researcher recommends implementing these rehabilitation exercises in specialized sports and medical centers due to their proven effectiveness in shoulder injury rehabilitation and improving motor performance in volleyball players. Furthermore, the principle of progressive training load should be adopted, transitioning from passive exercises to active movement exercises to avoid complications and accelerate recovery. Emphasis should be placed on designing rehabilitation programs tailored to each type of sports injury, to verify the long-term effectiveness of the method and generalize the results to other athlete groups.