The Relationship Between Humeral Torsion and Arm Injury in Baseball Players: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Context

Humeral torsion (HT) has been linked to various injuries and benefits. However, the exact interplay between HT, shoulder range of motion (ROM), competition level differences, and injury risk is unclear.

Objective

To determine the relationship between HT, ROM, and injury risk in baseball players. Secondarily, to determine HT based on competition level.

Data sources

PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, CINAHL, and Cochrane databases were searched from inception until November 4, 2018.

Study selection

Inclusion criteria consisted of (1) HT measurements and (2) arm injury or shoulder ROM.

Study design

Systematic review.

Level of evidence

Level 3.

Data extraction

Two reviewers recorded patient demographics, competition level, HT, shoulder ROM

SUBMITTER: Helmkamp JK 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7040950 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Mar/Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature