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Elbow Flexion, Shoulder Distraction and Velocity
I wanted to do a newer article this week reviewing Bordelon et al. (2022) Peak Elbow Flexion Does Not Influence Peak Shoulder Distraction Force or
The Non-Dominant Leg and the Softball Pitch
Stride-leg mechanics → performance (Bottom line): Pitchers who land balanced and create a quick, late front-side block tend to rotate the pelvis/trunk faster and get
Stride Length and Shoulder Distraction
I wanted to do a newer article this week reviewing Oliver et al. (2023) The Relationship Between Stride Mechanics and Shoulder Distraction Force in Collegiate
Injury Rates in 2011
This week we are going back to softball pitcher epidemiology. Shanley et al. (2011) followed 247 high‐school athletes from 11 schools in Greenville, South Carolina,
Energy Flow, Hip Range of Motion and Strength
For today’s article I wanted to dip your toe in a concept called energy flow. Energy flow in biomechanics refers to the analysis of how
Energy Flow with and without Pain
This week I want to continue to build on the concept of energy flow. In the article Pelvis and Trunk Energy Flow in Collegiate Softball