Assessing Biomechanical and Clinical Outcomes of an Elbow Orthosis Intervention in Youth Baseball: Preliminary Results.

ABSTRACT: Proper orthosis design may help youth baseball players develop safer pitching mechanics to prevent elbow injuries. This study evaluated the impact of a custom elbow orthosis on pitching biomechanics and adverse events. Ten 11-12-year-old players (mean age 11.5 years) from a regional league team were recruited. The inclusion criteria were at least two years of baseball experience. Six players were randomly assigned to the orthosis group, with four in the control group. Anthropometric data and baseline characteristics were recorded. A video analysis assessed elbow flexion angle during pitching at baseline and at 2 months. The frequency of orthosis wear was also tracked. Adverse events during twice-weekly practices were documented. Post-study surveys evaluated orthosis comfort, stability, and

SUBMITTER: Mariscal G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10819216 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature