McGuire et al 2 subtle changes in recovery, manage workload, and gain an understanding
of how to better manage daily throwing programs. Simplifying the complexities of kinetic …

Background: Improper sequencing order of maximal joint and segment velocities has been
identified as an important predictor for both throwing arm kinetics and ball velocity. Purpose …

Background: Individual maximum joint and segment angular velocities have shown positive
associations with throwing arm kinetics and ball velocity in baseball pitchers. Purpose: To …

Introduction: Trunk and shoulder strength are consistently shown to be involved in
performance limitations, as well as contributing to stability, power output, and reducing the …

Hip flexibility is an important biomechanical factor for a baseball pitcher. However, there
have been limited investigations into the association between upper-extremity joint stresses …

Background: Kinematic parameters predictive of pitch velocity have been evaluated in
adolescent and collegiate baseball pitchers; however, they have not been established for …

Virtual Reality (VR) leads to the highest level of immersion if presented using a 1: 1 mapping
of virtual space to physical space—also known as real walking. The advent of inexpensive …

One of the unique and challenging aspects of overhead sports is that the athletic movements
require side-specific, integrated motions beginning in the lower extremities and traveling …

Average fastball velocity throughout Major League Baseball has increased dramatically over
the previous 15 years. This research examines the factors leading to this increase and …