David Parker - Physical Integrity for the Throwing Events
1. Physical Integrity for the
Throwing Events
David Parker MSc ASCC
National Coach Mentor – The Javelin Throw/
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Combined Events
Lead Throws Coach – Loughborough University
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How…
! Understand Performance
! Understand the Physical Requirements
! What are the common injuries…
! Assessment (FMS/ Range/ Condition/ Strength
etc)
! Relevant strategies to address the above
! Monitoring
! Make meaningful changes
! Minimize time lost to injury
5. The FUNCTION of Mobility…
The ‘Range of Motion’ around a Joint
Affected by the tissues surrounding it &
what the joint is designed for!
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6. Why do we need it…?
Improved length-tension
relationships
Improved posture and
movement skills
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Speed
Power
Strength
Movement Competence
and Muscular Conditioning
Injury Prevention
Reduction of overuse
injuries
7. What can Mobility do for us…?
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Reduction in
pain
Increased
ability to hit
key
positions
Reduces
like hood of
overuse
injury
Improved
athletic
performance
More
consistent
training
8. The Joint by Joint Approach…
Mobility
Stability
Mobility
Stability
Mobility
Stability
Mobility
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10. Common Problems: The Lower Cross…
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Cause Injury Problems/
Postural Issues
Performance Problems
Tight anterior hip, weak
abs
Back pain (lordosis) Poor transfer through
the kinetic chain
Tight anterior hip Hamstring strains (long
weak hamstrings)
Hips don’t fully extend
Lack of glute function Groin strains Excessive use of groin
as hip extensor
11. Common Problems: The Upper Cross…
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Cause Injury Problems/
Postural Issues
Performance Problems
Thoracic kyphosis &
scapula stability
Elbow, and shoulder pain,
shoulder impingement
Poor position of scapula/
energy transfer
Tight Pec Major & Minor Shoulder impingement,
protracted scapula
Lack of shoulder
abduction
Tight Lats Internally rotated
shoulders
Lack of shoulder flexion
and external rotation
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Summary…
! Is the joint designed for mobility or stability?
! Pain at a stability joint - cause can generally be
found above or below
! Address the cause not the symptom!
! What muscles cross the problem joint - address
these issues!
15. Groups - Practical
! Group 1: Anterior hip – Shot/ Discus
! Group 2: Shoulder Flexion – Hammer
! Group 3: Shoulder Lateral Rotation (Ext) - Javelin
! Group 4: Thoracic Extension - Javelin
! Group 5: Thoracic Rotation – Discus/ Shot
! Group 6: Hamstring - Hammer
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16. ! Assume a limitation based on the above
! Consider the implications
– Physically
– Technically
! Come up with 2-3 exercises to present
back to the group to progress these areas
! Make sure you consider the indirect factors
on Performance also…
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17. Let’s have a go...
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