Success in tennis requires a mix of player talent, good coaching, appropriate equipment,
and an understanding of those aspects of sport science pertinent to the game. This paper …

One of the main goals of diabetic therapy is to achieve the best metabolic control to prevent
the development and progression of potential complications. A multidisciplinary approach …

The importance of function of the central core of the body for stabilisation and force
generation in all sports activities is being increasingly recognised.'Core stability'is seen as …

For Students: Fundamentals of Biomechanics is written for Kinesiology/Exercise and Sports
Science majors taking the required introductory biomechanics course. Welcome to the …

Background Studies have shown that various biomechanical factors affect valgus extension
overload during baseball pitching; yet, their relationships are not clearly defined, and factors …

The overhead throwing motion is a coordinated effort of muscle units from the entire body,
culminating with explosive motion of the upper extremity. The throwing motion occurs at a …

Background: During the pitching motion, velocity is generated by the upper extremity kinetic
chain on internal rotation of the shoulder and trunk translational/rotational motion. This …

Background Controversy exists about whether breaking pitches are more stressful than are
fastballs. Previous biomechanical studies compared kinematics but not kinetics. Hypothesis …

Context: Baseball pitching kinematics, kinetics, ball velocity, and injuries at the shoulder and
elbow are related. Evidence Acquisition: PubMed and Sport Discus were searched for …

The unparalleled velocity achieved by overhead throwers subjects the shoulder to extreme
forces, resulting in both adaptive changes and pathologic findings that can be detected at …