Context: Glenohumeral joint instability, primarily anteriorly, is a common problem that can predispose the shoulder to conditions such as secondary and internal impingement. These conditions are experienced frequently with overhead athletes and can bo...
Context: Glenohumeral joint instability, primarily anteriorly, is a common problem that can predispose the shoulder to conditions such as secondary and internal impingement. These conditions are experienced frequently with overhead athletes and can both negatively impact their performance and cost significant time away from sport.
Objectives: The purpose of this review is to introduce specific types of strengthening and sensorimotor control exercises in a predetermined sequence that are effective in improving dynamic stability to the scapulothoracic articulation and glenohumeral joint.
Data Sources: PubMed and Google Scholar databases were searched without limitations from inception until December 2021 for interventions relating to glenohumeral joint stability exercises.
Findings: Eccentric strengthening, closed kinetic chain, balance, plyometric and perturbation training all contribute to improvement in joint dynamic stability.
Conclusions: The specific types of strengthening and sensorimotor control exercises introduced in this review are effective in providing dynamic stability to the glenohumeral joint. These exercises can be used in the prevention and treatment of conditions encountered by athletes in all sports involving overhead movements.