Thrower's Ten Versus Conventional Conditioning in Amateur Discus Throwers

This retrospective observational study compares the association of Thrower's Ten training and conventional conditioning with throwing performance and shoulder muscle strength in amateur male discus throwers. The study uses previously completed training and performance records from athletes who participated in one of two conditioning programmes. Throwing distance and shoulder muscle strength were assessed at baseline, during the training period, and at the end of the training period. The primary outcome is change in discus-throwing distance. Secondary outcomes include changes in shoulder muscle strength. The study aims to determine whether athletes who participated in the Thrower's Ten programme showed different changes in throwing performance and shoulder strength compared with athletes who participated in conventional conditioning.

Inclusion Criteria: Male amateur discus throwers aged 18-25 years. Participants who had participated in either the Thrower's Ten conditioning programme or the conventional conditioning programme. Participants with the required baseline, Week 4, and Week 8 outcome records available for analysis. Exclusion Criteria: Participants with incomplete outcome records required for the analysis. Participants who did not complete the required training programme or assessment schedule.