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A Clinician's Guide to Analysis of the Pitching Motion
Daniel J Christoffer1, Heath P Melugin2, Chad E Cherny2
1Mayo Clinic Sports Medicine, Charlton LC 200 First Street SW, Rochester, MN, 55905, USA. Christoffer.daniel@mayo.edu.
Current Reviews in Musculoskeletal Medicine
|May 8, 2019
Summary
Proper baseball throwing mechanics are key to preventing injuries. Early assessment using modern technology like wearable monitors can identify and correct poor pitching habits before they cause harm.
Area of Science:
- Sports Medicine
- Biomechanics
- Injury Prevention
Background:
- Baseball pitching injuries are rising, particularly in youth.
- Single-sport specialization is a contributing factor to increased injury rates.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review literature on baseball throwing motion analysis.
- To explore the role of modern technology in predicting and preventing pitching injuries.
Main Methods:
- Review of recent scientific literature.
- Analysis of traditional 3D motion analysis.
- Evaluation of emerging wearable monitor technology.
Main Results:
- Correcting mechanics before foot strike is crucial.
- Incorrect trunk/pelvis rotation, not the inverted-W, is linked to injury risk.
- Wearable monitors offer reliable assessment of pitching workload, kinematics, and kinetics in real-game scenarios.
Conclusions:
- Early assessment of pitching mechanics is vital for injury prevention.
- Wearable monitors provide a viable alternative to lab-based 3D analysis for in-game assessment.
- Technological advancements can aid in identifying and mitigating injury risks in baseball pitchers.
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