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Impact of compensation exercises on forward shoulder posture in sport climbers
Chládková, Karolína ; Pavlů, Dagmar (advisor) ; Vomáčková, Helena (referee)
Title Impact of compensation exercises on forward shoulder posture in sport climbers Aims The aim is to decide whether in climbers regulary performing compensation excercises occurs lower rate of forward shoulder posture than in non-excercising climbers. Methods The diploma thesis is a pilot study of quantitative nature with participation of 48 probands. The probands were sports climbers, men and women aged 18-35 with no shoulder pain or disorder. The minimal requiered climbing level was determined to VII UIAA. The data were gained by caliper measure of two anatomical points; cranial part of sternum and anterior part of acromion, both in natural posture and upright posture. All measurements were one-off with the aim to gather the data that were consequently processed and statistically analyzed. Results The results confirmed that compensation exercises have impact on forward shoulder posture. The results did not confirm the same values of protraction on both shoulders. Key words forward shoulder posture, exercise, sports climbers, caliper, physiotherapy, shoulder

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