Risk To The Shoulder

Competitive high school and collegiate volleyball players place demanding workloads on their shoulders by performing between 100-150 high velocity swings, including jump serves, in an average practice. Unlike other athletes, they generate force into the ball through their core and shoulder without their feet on the ground as a base of support. Additionally, volleyball players must be able to direct the ball, in mid-air, requiring an unnatural change in swing path. These dynamic combinations place great stress on the shoulder that can lead to injury as well as a decline in performance.

The Solution

The industry leading Crossover Symmetry rotator cuff and scapular strengthening system will assist volleyball players to overcome these challenges. Most shoulder injuries result from the repetitive overhead motion in which the rotator cuff muscles are either de-conditioned and/or fatigued allowing the humeral head to impinge against the rotator cuff tendons (shoulder impingement). Once the shoulder impinges, soreness/pain will persist and performance of speed and control can be adversely affected. The volleyball player requires strength and conditioning to combat this overuse syndrome. Crossover Symmetry's advanced workout utilizes high speed plyometrics to recruit and strengthen the fast twitch muscle fibers which will increase attack velocity. Download the PDF below for details on how to incorporate the three essential phases of the Crossover Symmetry System: (1) Scap/Cuff Activation, (2) Recovery and Strengthening and (3) Advanced Plyometric Workout.