P 177 – The infraspinatus muscle activity during throwing motion in baseball player with throwing injury

The baseball player is exposed to excessive andrepetitive stresses for their shoulders of throwing side. During pitching, the infraspinatus is placed under extreme eccentric demand and is vital in dissipating excessive forces exposing them to overload [1]. These injuries result in a decline in performance and longtime absence from sport participation. Therefore, many authors have emphasized the need appropriate infraspinatus activity during throwing motion. However, infraspinatus activity during throwing in baseball player with throwing injury was unclear.
Source: Gait and Posture - Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Tags: Short communication Source Type: research