To investigate the effects of FLEXI-BARR training on archer's shoulder stability from fixing position to releasing. Method: 26 archers were divided randomly into two groups of 13 each, that is, the control group and the experimental group (FLEXI-BARR training group). Both the groups had archery strength training, and the experimental group had FLEXI-BARR training (30min/session, 3 times/week, 8 weeks) additionally. iEMG, the time of fixing position to releasing of 12 arrows and hitting ratio were measured and compared for all the subjects before the training and after the 8-week training. Result: After the 8-week training, there is a significant difference (P<0.05) between the iEMG of the serratus anterior of the both shoulders, upper trapezius, middle trapezius, lower trapezius, rhomboid muscle and subscapularis, time from fixing position to releasing and hitting ratio of the two groups, as compared to the results measured before the training. Conclusion: FLEXI-BARR training may evidently improve the activation level of the main stabilizers of shoulder blade, decrease the time from fixing position to releasing and increase hitting ratio. It can be used as an effective aid to the physical training of archers. |