The Effect of Resistance Band Exercises with Handles on Improving the Range of Motion for Long Passing to Prevent Deltoid Muscle Injuries in Youth Handball Goalkeepers

Abstract

The importance of the research is manifested in preparing exercises using elastic bands for the prevention of Deltoid muscle injury. The researcher believes that these exercises will have an impact on the strength of the Deltoid muscles in handball goalkeepers, consequently providing protection against injury and reflecting on the long pass during fast attacks.

Through the researcher's experience, surveying the opinions of specialists in this field, and reviewing numerous studies and research, it was observed that Deltoid muscle injuries frequently occur due to continuous movement and high stress on this muscle because of long-distance passing and inadequate preparation through warm-up, which leads to injury and the player's absence from the field.

The research objective is to identify the effect of elastic band exercises on preventing Deltoid muscle injury and their impact on the Range of Motion (ROM) for the long pass skill in handball goalkeepers.

The experimental method was used to solve the research problem. The research population was identified as players in the National Center for Sports Talent Care (Juniors). The criterion of zero pre-existing injuries within the sample was adopted, which was ensured through a medical examination of the players by a specialized doctor. The sample size totaled (6) goalkeepers.

The researcher recommends focusing on increasing strength and joint angle for the joint due to their active role in improving joint efficiency and enhancing the Range of Motion for the long pass in handball.