The progression of shoulder functional profile in male rugby union players from the academy to the professional level

IF 2.2 3区医学 Q1 REHABILITATION

Physical Therapy in Sport Pub Date : 2025-09-25 DOI:10.1016/j.ptsp.2025.09.012

Isabelle Rogowski , Matthieu Degot , Olivier Capel , Grégory Vigne , Romain Loursac , Jean-Philippe Hager , Yoann Blache , Lionel Neyton

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Abstract

Objective

To investigate the changes in shoulder functions with age, playing position, dominance and injury history in elite male rugby union players.

Design

Observational.

Setting

Sport setting.

Participants

162 players in U16, U18, U21 and professional squads.

Main outcome measures

Participant-reported outcome measures, maximal isometric internal and external rotation strength at glenohumeral joint, stability using Upper Quarter Y-Balance Test, power using Seated Single-Arm Horizontal Push Test (SSAHPT), and speed, power and resistance-to-fatigue using modified-Closed Kinetic Chain Upper Extremity Stability Test.

Results

The strength (η² = [0.24; 0.25]; p < 0.001) and power (η² = [0.36; 0.47]; p < 0.001) increased with increase in age, while stability and resistance-to-fatigue remained similar, and speed abilities decreased at professional level (η² = 0.10; p < 0.001). The forwards' shoulders were stronger (η² = [0.02; 0.14]; p = [<0.001; 0.02]) and more powerful (η² = 0.12; p < 0.001) than those of backs, while backs’ shoulders presented higher speed abilities (η² = 0.22; p < 0.001) and resistance-to-fatigue (η2 = 0.04; p = 0.02). No bilateral differences were found, except for SSAHPT, for which dominant side presented higher performance than nondominant one (η² = 0.12; p < 0.001). The injury history only affected the perceived functions (η² = [0.15; 0.18]; p < 0.001).

Conclusion

Understanding the progression of shoulder functions in male rugby union players is useful for designing injury prevention and performance enhancement programs from the academy to professional levels.

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男子橄榄球联盟运动员肩部功能轮廓从学院到专业水平的发展。

目的：探讨优秀男子橄榄球联盟运动员肩关节功能随年龄、位置、优势和伤病史的变化。设计:观察。设置：运动设置。参与者：162名U16、U18、U21和职业球队球员。主要结果测量：参与者报告的结果测量，肱骨关节最大等距内外旋转强度，上肢y平衡测试稳定性，坐式单臂水平推力测试（SSAHPT），速度，力量和抗疲劳能力使用改良封闭动力链上肢稳定性测试。结果：强度(η2 = [0.24; 0.25]; p 2 = [0.36; 0.47]; p 2 = 0.10; p 2 = [0.02; 0.14]; p = [2 = 0.12; p 2 = 0.22; p 2 = [0.15; 0.18]； p结论：了解男子橄榄球联盟运动员肩关节功能的发展，有助于设计从学院到专业水平的预防损伤和提高运动成绩的方案。

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Physical Therapy in Sport 医学-康复医学

CiteScore

4.50

自引率

8.30%

发文量

125

审稿时长

39 days

期刊介绍： Physical Therapy in Sport is an international peer-reviewed journal that provides a forum for the publication of research and clinical practice material relevant to the healthcare professions involved in sports and exercise medicine, and rehabilitation. The journal publishes material that is indispensable for day-to-day practice and continuing professional development. Physical Therapy in Sport covers topics dealing with the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of injuries, as well as more general areas of sports and exercise medicine and related sports science. The journal publishes original research, case studies, reviews, masterclasses, papers on clinical approaches, and book reviews, as well as occasional reports from conferences. Papers are double-blind peer-reviewed by our international advisory board and other international experts, and submissions from a broad range of disciplines are actively encouraged.