Reliability of an Observational Biomechanical Analysis Tool in Adolescent Baseball Pitchers.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Improper pitching mechanics are a risk factor for arm injuries. While 3-dimensional (3D) motion analysis remains the gold standard for evaluation, most pitchers and clinicians do not have access to this costly technology. Recent advances in 2-dimensional (2D) video technology provide acceptable resolution for clinical analysis. However, no systematic assessment tools for pitching analysis exist.

Purpose

To determine the reliability of the Assessment of biomeChanical Efficiency System (ACES) screening tool using 2D video analysis to identify common biomechanical errors in adolescent pitchers.

Study design

Cross-sectional.

Methods

Adolescent baseball pitchers underwent analysis using 2D video in indoor settings. Observational mechanics were collected u

SUBMITTER: DeFroda SF 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8637241 | biostudies-literature | 2021

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature