PriMera Scientific Medicine and Public Health (ISSN: 2833-5627)

Research Article

Volume 2 Issue 4

Median Nerve Conduction Velocity in Throwers, Archers, and Non-Athletes: Influence of Forearm and Elbow Joint Positions

Amrinder Singh*, Purnima Singla, Monika Sharma

March 28, 2023

DOI : 10.56831/PSMPH-02-055

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Abstract

Background: Engaging in athletic training not only improves cardiovascular, pulmonary, and musculoskeletal function but also has been shown to enhance neural capabilities.

Purpose: The purpose of this study is to examine how the positioning of the forearm and elbow joint affects median nerve conduction velocity (NCV) among three groups: throwers, archers, and non-athletes.

Method: This study included a total of 34 subjects of both genders, with body mass indices (BMI) ranging from 18.5 to 24.9 Kg/m2. To measure median nerve conduction velocity (NCV) across the elbow joint at various angles (0° elbow extension, 45°, 90°, and 120° elbow flexion) and different forearm positions, NeuroStim NS2 EMG/NCV/EP System was used.

Result: Repeated Measure Analysis of Variance (RMANOVA) demonstrated a statistically significant difference in the mean values of median NCV across different angles, forearm positions, and groups (p<0.05).

Conclusion: The positioning of the forearm and elbow joint can significantly impact median nerve conduction velocity, particularly among athletes who engage in repetitive upper limb motions. Study showed that the archers had significantly faster NCV than throwers and non-athletes at 0° of elbow flexion.

Keywords: Angles; Joints; Motor; Peripheral nerve

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