Effects of Core Strengthening and Scapular Stabilization Exercises on Strength, Balance and Hand Eye Co-ordination in Badminton Players

Badminton is a game which requires high level of physical fitness and skills. Although it is a popular sport but despite of its popularity very few studies have been done on badminton players so far. Badminton requires throwing & involves a lot of overhead movements this requires the coordinated movements from the feet to the hands in a single kinetic chain. Athletes who routinely assume the overhead arm position.

The scapula plays a vital role in the shoulder function. The coordinated movements of the scapula and humerus together provide efficiency for shoulder functioning. Any alterations to the mechanism of the scapular humeral rhythm will adversely cause shoulder pathologies. Variations in the scapular position and control can lead to disruption of the stability and function of the scapular stabilizing muscles. The scapular stabilization is most important for badminton players.

The core muscles generate energy and transfer that to the small body parts from large body parts during various sports activities. Core muscles also involved in almost all extremity activities such as running, throwing, kicking. Core is mediator in upper and lower limbs and provides the balance and coordination in between the upper and lower limbs and this adds the perfection in the game.

Only few studies have examined the effects of core strengthening and scapular stabilization in games such as volleyball, tennis. But, no study has compared the effects of core strengthening and scapular stabilization exercises on various physical parameters in badminton players.

Thus, the present study is conducted to explore the role of core strengthening and scapular stabilization in Badminton players.