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Can a specialized shoulder workout boost discus throwing distance?

NCT ID NCT07783997

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Saveetha University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Aug 25, 2026 · Last updated Aug 28, 2026 · Updated 3 times

Summary

This study looks back at records from amateur male discus throwers aged 18-25 who completed either a specialized 'Thrower's Ten' shoulder conditioning program or a conventional conditioning program over 8 weeks. Researchers will compare changes in discus-throwing distance and shoulder muscle strength between the two groups. The goal is to see whether the Thrower's Ten approach is associated with greater improvements in throwing performance and shoulder strength.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Thrower's Ten exercise program (an 8-week supervised shoulder strengthening and flexibility program) compared with a conventional conditioning program
What this could lead to
If Thrower's Ten training proves more effective, it could point toward a better conditioning approach for amateur discus throwers to improve performance and shoulder strength.
What could go wrong
This is a small retrospective study, so it cannot prove cause and effect. Results may not apply to other athletes or skill levels, and the training programs may not have been delivered identically.

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Study facts

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Participants

32 people

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Started

Sep 2025

Finished

Oct 2025

Lead sponsor

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Who can take part

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Who is studied

Amateur male discus throwers aged 18-25 years whose previously completed training and performance records were available for retrospective analysis. Participants belonged to either the Thrower's Ten conditioning cohort or the conventional conditioning cohort.

Ages

18 to 25 years

Sex

Male participants only

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Inclusion Criteria: * Male amateur discus throwers aged 18-25 years. * Participants who participated in either the Thrower's Ten conditioning programme or the conventional conditioning programme. * Participants with the required baseline, Week 4, and Week 8 outcome records available for analysis. Exclusion Criteria: * Participants with incomplete outcome records required for the analysis. * Participants who did not complete the required training programme or assessment schedule.

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Discus throwing performance and shoulder muscle strength in amateur male discus throwers Health adult subjects

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Saveetha Medical College and Hospital [SMCH]

    Chennai, Tamil Nadu, 602105, India

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