The Effect of a High Pitch Volume on Musculoskeletal Adaptations in High School Baseball Pitchers

Conclusion: Dominant versus nondominant ROM differences did not progress during the season, or from one year to the next, and were unaffected by pitch volume. A high pitch volume was associated with in-season supraspinatus weakness and diminished strength gains from one year to the next. In conclusion, a high pitch volume appeared to have a catabolic effect on supraspinatus strength.
Source: The American Journal of Sports Medicine - Category: Sports Medicine Authors: Tags: Injury prevention, Elbow, Athletic training, Physical therapy/Rehabilitation, Baseball/Softball, Shoulder, general Epidemiology and Injury Prevention Source Type: research