Prevention of Labral and Rotator Cuff Injuries in the Overhead Athlete
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There are five main phases of the throwing motion: windup, cocking, acceleration, deceleration, and follow-through (Fig. 2.1) [1–3]. The phases of the throwing motion generate and transmit energy to the arm to create velocity [1]. Windup and follow-through compose the majority of the throwing time, but the entire process can take less than 2 s. As a result, throwing athletes require efficient and well-coordinated motion of the upper and lower extremities.
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تاریخ انتشار 2017