Biomechanical Basis of Interval Throwing Programs for Baseball Pitchers: A Systematic Review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Interval throwing programs are used in rehabilitation of throwing injuries, especially ulnar collateral ligament injuries. Athletes who are rehabilitating begin by throwing on flat ground progressing through increasing distances, number of throws, and intensity of throwing. If the athlete is a baseball pitcher, the flat-ground throwing phase is followed by pitching on a mound at progressively increased effort. The goal is to build back arm strength and capacity with an emphasis on proper mechanics.

Purpose

To determine whether interval throwing progressively builds joint kinetics (specifically, elbow varus torque) to the level required during full-effort baseball pitching. A secondary purpose was to examine the kinematics produced during interval throwing compared

SUBMITTER: Dias T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10547089 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature