In the 10 years since the current concept series entitled “The Disabled Throwing Shoulder:
Spectrum of Pathology” was conceived and written, many studies have been reported that …

The overhead throwing or serving motion is a complex dynamic activity involving the entire
body. It results in the performance of a task that requires repetitive high velocity, high load …

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

Some primates, including chimpanzees, throw objects occasionally,, but only humans
regularly throw projectiles with high speed and accuracy. Darwin noted that the unique …

For kinesiology professionals, qualitative movement diagnosis (QMD) is a critical skill in
helping individuals improve performance or reduce the risk of injury. Qualitative Diagnosis of …

Overhand throwing places high loads and stresses on the joints and tissues of the shoulder
and arm. As a result, throwing athletes regularly demonstrate altered shoulder internal and …

Badminton is the fastest racket sport in the world with smash speeds reaching over 111 m/s
(400 kph). This study examined the forehand jump smash in badminton using synchronised …

Abstract Purpose of Review This review will outline scapular function in throwing, discuss
scapular dyskinesis as an impairment of function that can be associated with throwing …

Background: Pitching-related elbow injuries remain prevalent across all levels of baseball.
Elbow valgus torque has been identified as a modifiable risk factor of injuries to the ulnar …

Purpose The primary aims of this work were to (1) describe normal range of motion (ROM)
profiles for elite pitchers,(2) describe the characteristics of shoulder and elbow injuries in …