Biomechanical Characteristics of Scapular and Glenohumeral Movements during Pitching Motion in Injury-prone College Baseball Pitchers.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

The coordination of glenohumeral (GH) and scapular movements is central to the injury prevention of baseball pitchers. However, there is no objective data establishing the direct relationship between pitching injuries and associated GH and scapular movements. Therefore, this study demonstrated the biomechanical differences in the scapular and GH movements during pitching between injury-prone pitchers and healthy college baseball pitchers.

Methods

A total of 30 collegiate baseball pitchers were classified into two groups according to their injury status: injury-prone group (n = 15) and control group (n = 15). We obtained pitching motion data using three-dimensional motion analysis technique.

Results

The horizontal abduction angles of the GH joint during cock

SUBMITTER: Miyashita K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10730127 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature