Resistance training is an umbrella of various exercises which is vital to athletic training, as many strength and conditioning coaches and trainers believe that this method of training will increase the chances of an athlete performing better in their sport. “Resistance exercise is a specialized method of conditioning, involving progressive use of resistance to increase one’s ability to exert or resist force (Baechle 2000). A resistance exercise involves a motion with added load or resistance that targets a specific muscle or muscle group. In an example to improve a baseball throw, or even a gymnast on a high bar, the ideal muscle to undergo training would be the latissimus dorsi. “A number of exercises can be performed to strengthen the latissimus dorsi, such as pull-ups, pullovers, rows, bent-over rows, and lat pull-downs. Most of the exercises stated have techniques and proper form in order to perform the exercise, with the exception of lat pull-down. (Fahey) suggests that the lat pull-down should be executed behind the head to the neck, however (Baechle) suggests the opposite and insists that it must be performed in front of the head, to the chest. There really isn’t an absolute way to perform this exercise, and furthermore there is not enough scientific evidence suggesting that either one is unsafe or improper. In this report, we will examine and have a biomechanical comparison of each of these exercises, the effects of each, and the possible risks on injuries that can be attained from these exercises.
Purpose of the Lat Pull-Down
As I have stated in the introduction, the purpose of resistance training is to improve the overall strength of the athlete by involving different exercises with resistance in order to target a spe...
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...anterior aspect of the shoulder joint increases as the shoulder is placed more in this position of the behind the head lat pull-down, over time. It does not take a lot of power to tear tendons and ligaments. “It has been shown that an anterior force of 380N in addition to compressive force and joint laxity, has been shown to lead to anterior glenoid labral tear” (Felsig 1995). Another shoulder joint instability can be caused “due to laxity of the anterior inferior aspect of the capsuloligamentous structure, caused by repetitive overload. This overload may result from any number of factors including the shoulder being placed in extreme external rotation, abduction, and horizontal abduction (Rupp 1995).
“Anterior glenohumeral laxity, coupled external rotation, abduction, and horizontal abduction was reported to increase internal impingement (Gross 1993). Upon reading
On History- The patient was a 49-year-old Caucasian male with a chief complaint of pain and weakness in R shoulder abduction and external rotation (dominant shoulder). He was a retired baseball player. He has been a baseball pitcher for 12 years before he retired 5 years
The all too familiar "pop!" immediately followed by weakness, pain, and immobility; the classic signs of a shoulder injury. Many shoulder injuries affect the rotator cuff. "Each year approximately 200,000 American require surgery related to the repair of the rotator cuff" (Yamaguchi). This vast number of surgeries makes shoulder injuries a popular topic in the medical field. Physicians have been researching ways to improve patients' recovery and return their range of motion back to normal. One such improvement is the release of the long head of the biceps tendon.
The four progressive resistive exercises I chose are, Thera-band tubing shoulder flexion, Thera-band shoulder diagonal, Thera-band shoulder Extension, and Thera-band shoulder external rotation at 90 degrees.
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I have many goals as an Athletic Training Student, and continuing my education is the biggest goal in order to be successful in my career and future goals. Eventually, I will earn a doctorate and go on to work at a professional level with a major league soccer team. I also aim to increase the knowledge and awareness of mental health within the field of athletic training.
Choosing a vocation can be a daunting task. With the world ever-evolving, one may come across a new attractive career every year. In order to ensure optimal job satisfaction, it is vital to educate oneself about every alluring prospect prior to committing. Simple factors like the time commitment and salary can mean the difference between a content existence and a miserable one.
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The background of athletic training started way back in ancient Greece. Back then they believed massage was very important, especially to the people that pla...
Exercise Science is a field of work that is valued by many. There are different paths for different kind of people whether they are interested in personal training, physical therapy, or even some kind of sports coach. The route I would like to take would be Exercise Science for Athletic Training. I want to be an Athletic Trainer because growing up, I loved playing and watching sports. I played baseball for about 2 years, ran track for 3, and played basketball my entire life. After my high school career, I knew that I could not stay involved in sports because all of the injuries I have experienced so I decided I wanted a job that is behind the scenes but still rooted in athletics.
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Evidence of lifting weights can be traced back to the origins of man. As far back as cave painting and scrolls, there exists evidence of weightlifting. Initially as an expression of strength, to competition and functional training, weightlifting has carved its path through the ages. It has taken on a new role in the modern world; athletic training. With an entirely new emphasis in sports on speed, strength, and flexibility; weightlifting is more popular than ever. Unfortunately, young athletes often do more harm than good by injuring themselves lifting. When these uneducated lifters try to jump right into a program, lifting more than they should, an injury is imminent. What is overlooked, is that when weightlifting is done correctly, it has a great potential to prevent injuries instead of cause them. Understanding how the body works, using proper technique on the appropriate lifts, and participating in regular physical activity can greatly reduce the risk of athletic injuries.
Rotator cuff tear – The muscles adjoining the shoulder joint are required for rotating the shoulder, amid other movements. The tendons of these muscles furthermore influence the structural strength of the shoulder joint. Harsh, rapid actions, for example in tennis and baseball, can result in tearing of one of these tendons. This then causes pain as well as a decline in range of motion. Surgery possibly will be necessary to repair a torn
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