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View article: Poster 60: Relationship Between Grip, Pinch Strength, Ball Velocity, and Elbow Varus Torque in High School Pitchers
Poster 60: Relationship Between Grip, Pinch Strength, Ball Velocity, and Elbow Varus Torque in High School Pitchers Open
Objectives: When pitching a baseball, players must use the intrinsic muscles of the hand to effectively control and propel the ball. Grip and pinch strength are metrics that reflect the strength of these muscles and can be easily obtained …
View article: Lead and Back Hip Flexion-Extension Excursion: A Biomechanical Analysis in High School Baseball Pitchers
Lead and Back Hip Flexion-Extension Excursion: A Biomechanical Analysis in High School Baseball Pitchers Open
Background: Relationships between the back leg's lumbopelvic control and throwing arm kinetics have been established in throwing athletes. However, little literature has established normative values for in-pitch hip flexion parameters as w…
View article: Influence of Throwing Kinematics on Ulnar Collateral Ligament Thickness in Collegiate Baseball Players
Influence of Throwing Kinematics on Ulnar Collateral Ligament Thickness in Collegiate Baseball Players Open
Background: The extent to which differences in throwing kinematics between pitchers and nonpitchers influence ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) thickness has yet to be explored. Purpose: To examine bilateral UCL thickness in collegiate baseb…
View article: Influence of Lead Knee Extension on Ball Velocity and Elbow Varus Torque in Professional and High School Baseball Pitchers
Influence of Lead Knee Extension on Ball Velocity and Elbow Varus Torque in Professional and High School Baseball Pitchers Open
Background: When the lead leg of a pitcher contacts the ground, the knee braces and then rapidly extends, initiating energy transfer to begin pelvis and trunk rotation. Purpose: To investigate the relationship of lead knee extension during…
View article: Kinematic Modeling of Pitch Velocity in High School and Professional Baseball Pitchers: Comparisons With the Literature
Kinematic Modeling of Pitch Velocity in High School and Professional Baseball Pitchers: Comparisons With the Literature Open
Background: Kinematic parameters predictive of pitch velocity have been evaluated in adolescent and collegiate baseball pitchers; however, they have not been established for high school or professional pitchers. Purpose: To create multireg…
View article: Poster 171: Comparative Analysis of Kinetic Variables Between Different Pitch Types in Professional Baseball Pitchers
Poster 171: Comparative Analysis of Kinetic Variables Between Different Pitch Types in Professional Baseball Pitchers Open
Objectives: The persistent high rates of elbow injuries among professional baseball pitchers indicates a critical gap in our understanding of how a pitch influences load on the elbow. Traditionally, research has examined the maximum value …
View article: Author Response - Letter to the Editor Concerning: "An Interval Throwing Program for Baseball Pitchers Based upon Workload Data”
Author Response - Letter to the Editor Concerning: "An Interval Throwing Program for Baseball Pitchers Based upon Workload Data” Open
View article: An Interval Throwing Program for Baseball Pitchers Based upon Workload Data
An Interval Throwing Program for Baseball Pitchers Based upon Workload Data Open
Background Interval throwing programs (ITP) have been used for decades to enable baseball pitchers to return to competition after injury or surgery by gradually applying load to the throwing arm. Past programs have been based on personal e…
View article: Workload Comparison of Contemporary Interval Throwing Programs and a Novel Optimized Program for Baseball Pitchers
Workload Comparison of Contemporary Interval Throwing Programs and a Novel Optimized Program for Baseball Pitchers Open
Background In the rehabilitation of injured baseball pitchers, there is lack of consensus on how to guide a player back to pitching. It is unknown how different contemporary interval throwing programs (ITPs) progress in the amount of throw…
View article: Pitch-classifier model for professional pitchers utilizing 3D motion capture and machine learning algorithms
Pitch-classifier model for professional pitchers utilizing 3D motion capture and machine learning algorithms Open
View article: Relationship Between Arm Path, Ball Velocity, and Elbow Varus Torque in Professional Baseball Pitchers
Relationship Between Arm Path, Ball Velocity, and Elbow Varus Torque in Professional Baseball Pitchers Open
Background: Currently, most pitching instructors suggest a shorter arm path—the total distance the arm travels during pitching. Theoretically, this combination allows for better body segment sequencing, a more efficient energy transfer thr…
View article: Three-Dimensional Motion Capture Data of a Movement Screen from 183 Athletes
Three-Dimensional Motion Capture Data of a Movement Screen from 183 Athletes Open
Movement screens are widely used to identify aberrant movement patterns in hopes of decreasing risk of injury, identifying talent, and/or improving performance. Motion capture data can provide quantitative, objective feedback regarding mov…
View article: Forearm Pronation at Foot Contact: A Biomechanical Motion-Capture Analysis in High School and Professional Pitchers
Forearm Pronation at Foot Contact: A Biomechanical Motion-Capture Analysis in High School and Professional Pitchers Open
Background: It has previously been speculated that baseball pitchers who display excessive forearm pronation at foot contact (FC) have a higher propensity toward ulnar collateral ligament injury and subsequent surgery. Purpose: To evaluate…
View article: Participants' information and sampling frequency
Participants' information and sampling frequency Open
De-identified demographic data (gender, age, height, weight, handedness), sports data (sport playing, level, and position or handicap (golf)) and injury information from the past 10 years (number of injuries, diagnosis and surgical treatme…
View article: Visual 3D Model file
Visual 3D Model file Open
A model template to be used in Visual 3D to create a full-body biomechanical model for each participant.
View article: Three-Dimensional Motion Capture Data of All Athletes
Three-Dimensional Motion Capture Data of All Athletes Open
Pre-processed motion trials of all participants in .c3d and .mat formats and indexing data of all stability tests in .mat format.
View article: Influence of Pelvic Rotation on Lower Extremity Kinematics, Elbow Varus Torque, and Ball Velocity in Professional Baseball Pitchers
Influence of Pelvic Rotation on Lower Extremity Kinematics, Elbow Varus Torque, and Ball Velocity in Professional Baseball Pitchers Open
Background: Early pelvic rotation has been associated with decreased throwing arm kinetics in college baseball pitchers, though professional pitchers have yet to be examined. Purpose: To investigate the effect of pelvic rotation on trunk, …
View article: Paper 10: Influence of Arm Path on Elbow Varus Torque in Professional Baseball Pitchers
Paper 10: Influence of Arm Path on Elbow Varus Torque in Professional Baseball Pitchers Open
Objectives: Arm path, or the distance the hand travels from the glove to ball release, has become an increasingly discussed topic within the baseball community. Arm path is a combination of elbow flexion, shoulder external rotation, should…
View article: Paper 35: High School and Professional Pitchers with Early Excessive Ipsilateral Trunk Tilt: A Newly Characterized Parameter for Biomechanical Evaluation
Paper 35: High School and Professional Pitchers with Early Excessive Ipsilateral Trunk Tilt: A Newly Characterized Parameter for Biomechanical Evaluation Open
Objectives: Though contralateral trunk tilt has been frequently studied in baseball pitchers, the phenomena of excessive ipsilateral trunk tilt has not been explored as a potential correlate with throwing arm kinetics. Excessive ipsilatera…
View article: The Relationship Between Maximum Shoulder Horizontal Abduction and Adduction on Peak Shoulder Kinetics in Professional Pitchers
The Relationship Between Maximum Shoulder Horizontal Abduction and Adduction on Peak Shoulder Kinetics in Professional Pitchers Open
Background: Repetitive horizontal shoulder abduction during pitching can cause increased contact between the posterosuperior aspect of the glenoid and the greater tuberosity of the humeral head, theoretically putting baseball pitchers at i…
View article: Relationships between throwing mechanics and shoulder anterior force in high school and professional baseball pitchers
Relationships between throwing mechanics and shoulder anterior force in high school and professional baseball pitchers Open
Background Excessive shoulder anterior force has been implicated in pathology of the rotator cuff in little league and professional baseball pitchers; in particular, anterior laxity, posterior stiffness, and glenohumeral joint impingement.…
View article: Chronic Workload, Subjective Arm Health, and Throwing Injury in High School Baseball Players: 3-Year Retrospective Pilot Study
Chronic Workload, Subjective Arm Health, and Throwing Injury in High School Baseball Players: 3-Year Retrospective Pilot Study Open
Background: Baseball workloads are monitored by pitch counts, appearances, innings per appearance, ball velocity, and distance, whereas current workload standards neglect throws made during nongame situations. The association between total…
View article: Comparison of Elbow Varus Torque During Interval Throwing Programs and Gameday Pitching in High School Baseball Pitchers (125)
Comparison of Elbow Varus Torque During Interval Throwing Programs and Gameday Pitching in High School Baseball Pitchers (125) Open
Objectives: Completion of an interval throwing program (ITP) is a common benchmark for return to full competition following an injury to the dominant extremity of an overhead throwing athlete. While workload management for overhead athlete…
View article: Kinematic and kinetic findings in high vs. low consistency professional baseball pitchers
Kinematic and kinetic findings in high vs. low consistency professional baseball pitchers Open
View article: Kinematic Models For Pitch Location Metrics in Professional Baseball Pitchers
Kinematic Models For Pitch Location Metrics in Professional Baseball Pitchers Open
Consistency and accuracy in pitch location is paramount for professional baseball pitchers, however, the contribution of individual kinematic parameters is poorly understood. Professional baseball pitchers (n = 322) were instructed to thro…
View article: Rest Day Requirements Have a Greater Effect on Season-Long Workload Expenditure by High School Pitchers than Pitch Count Limits: Implications for High School State Pitch Count Regulations
Rest Day Requirements Have a Greater Effect on Season-Long Workload Expenditure by High School Pitchers than Pitch Count Limits: Implications for High School State Pitch Count Regulations Open
Objectives: High school baseball pitch count limits vary widely by state; however, it is unknown how these variations impact cumulative elbow varus torque (EVT) throughout a season. Specifically, pitch count limits are a popular method for…
View article: The influence of shoulder abduction and external rotation on throwing arm kinetics in professional baseball pitchers
The influence of shoulder abduction and external rotation on throwing arm kinetics in professional baseball pitchers Open
Background The relationships between shoulder abduction and external rotation with peak kinetic values at the shoulder and elbow in professional baseball pitchers are not well established. Methods Professional pitchers ( n = 322) threw 8–1…
View article: Effects of Mound Versus Flat-Ground Pitching and Distance on Arm Mechanics and Elbow Torque in High School Pitchers
Effects of Mound Versus Flat-Ground Pitching and Distance on Arm Mechanics and Elbow Torque in High School Pitchers Open
Background: Although the monitoring of a pitcher’s throwing arm workload has become a hot topic in both research and the pitching world, the impact of mound height and distance still remains unclear. Purpose: To compare the kinetics and ki…
View article: A Review of Workload-Monitoring Considerations for Baseball Pitchers
A Review of Workload-Monitoring Considerations for Baseball Pitchers Open
Because of the unique demands of a pitch, baseball players have the greatest percentage of injuries resulting in surgery among high school athletes, with a majority of these injuries affecting the shoulder and elbow due to overuse from thr…
View article: Classifying Elite From Novice Athletes Using Simulated Wearable Sensor Data
Classifying Elite From Novice Athletes Using Simulated Wearable Sensor Data Open
Movement screens are frequently used to identify differences in movement patterns such as pathological abnormalities or skill related differences in sport; however, abnormalities are often visually detected by a human assessor resulting in…