Rehabilitation exercises and their effect on aldolase enzyme concentration and strength endurance in athletes with deltoid muscle injuries in the shoulder blade

Abstract

This study aims to develop a rehabilitation exercise program for treating deltoid muscle injuries in the shoulder joint among athletes, as well as to examine its effect on aldolase enzyme concentration and strength endurance of the shoulder blade muscles. The researchers adopted an experimental approach using a one-group design with pre- and post-tests. The sample consisted of four injured athletes selected from sports clubs and physiotherapy centers in Duhok. Injuries were diagnosed by a specialist physician using clinical examination and magnetic resonance imaging, and the main variables identified were aldolase enzyme concentration and strength endurance. The rehabilitation program was implemented over eight weeks, with three sessions per week, while considering gradual progression in exercise intensity and appropriate variation according to the injury condition. Pre- and post-tests were conducted under similar conditions, and the collected data were analyzed using SPSS software. The results revealed statistically significant differences between pre- and post-tests in favor of the post-tests, indicating the effectiveness of the rehabilitation program. The findings suggest that rehabilitation exercises significantly improve aldolase enzyme levels and strength endurance, contributing to faster recovery and restoring the functional efficiency of the deltoid muscle, ultimately enabling athletes to return to their normal physical activities more effectively.