Baseball pitching: understanding the mechanics of throwing a baseball may help protect the shoulder and elbow.
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Whether you are the pitcher, coach, or concerned parent, the health of the athlete's throwing arm is very important. A better understanding of the forces that occur during different types of baseball throws could lead to improved guidelines, helping to boost performance while preventing injuries. A study published in the May 2011 issue of JOSPT provides new insight into the forces placed on the shoulder and elbow during flat-ground and long-toss throws.
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عنوان ژورنال:
- The Journal of orthopaedic and sports physical therapy
دوره 41 5 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2011