Glenohumeral Motion And Strength Changes During A Competitive High School Baseball Season

Context: Repetitive overhead activity is associated with range of motion (ROM) and strength adaptations in the throwing arm. Changes include decreased internal rotation (IR) ROM and external rotation (ER) strength and often present with overuse injuries such as impingement and instability. Objective...

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Published in:Journal of athletic training 2007-06, Vol.42 (2), p.S-22
Main Authors: Buitrago, E, Siebert, E G, Huxel, K C, Demchak, T
Format: Article
Language:English
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Summary:Context: Repetitive overhead activity is associated with range of motion (ROM) and strength adaptations in the throwing arm. Changes include decreased internal rotation (IR) ROM and external rotation (ER) strength and often present with overuse injuries such as impingement and instability. Objective: To determine if ROM and strength adaptations occur during a 10-week competitive high school baseball season. Conclusions: High school baseball players display ROM and strength changes during a season. Frequent monitoring of these variables may help identify precursors to injury. Prevention programs to maintain ROM and target IR strength may offset injurious adaptations and protect the glenohumeral joint.
ISSN:1062-6050