Sports Science: The Athletic Shoulder Test:

What: Use of VALD strength games to assess closed-chain shoulder girdle isometric strength at varying degrees of shoulder abduction
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Why: Provides information about an athlete's ability to transfer force through the shoulder girdle
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The different positions translate into sports-based movements, including the arm motion during a baseball throw or an overhead volleyball/tennis serve.
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Measuring rate of force development and maximal force can help us monitor physical therapy progress and adjust programming accordingly.

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