Akademik Veri Yönetim Sistemi
Journal of Tissue Viability, cilt.34, sa.3, 2025 (SCI-Expanded)
Objective: — Tennis is a demanding sport that requires proper physical conditioning to prevent injuries in players with rotator cuff issues. This study aims to evaluate the effects of an eight-week core exercise training program on pain, core endurance, rotator strength, and muscle architecture in rotator cuff tennis players. Materials and methods: — The study group consisted of 41 subjects (22 women, 19 men) with a mean age of 42.06 ± 8.17. The core exercise group trained with core exercises in addition to routine training 3 times a week for 8 weeks; The control group only performed routine training 3 times a week for the same duration. Assessments of pain, muscle endurance, strength, and architecture were conducted before and after the 8-week intervention. Results: — Data analysis revealed a significant improvement in the experimental group compared to the control group. This indicates a large effect size (p < 0.05) in pain, muscle strength, endurance, and muscle architecture length (excluding pennation angle). Conclusions: —The results of this study demonstrate that core exercise training is an effective method for reducing pain and improving functional outcomes in tennis players with rotator cuff lesions. Furthermore, the findings highlight the importance of targeted and comprehensive core stability training in minimizing the risk of re-injury.