EXAMINING THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN DIFFERENT PITCHING MECHANICS AND THROWING INJURIES

Author

Zachary M. McCarthyFollow

Year of Award

2017

Document Type

Professional Paper

Degree Type

Master of Athletic Training (MAT)

Degree Name

Health and Human Performance (Athletic Training Program Option)

Department or School/College

Department of Health and Human Performance

Committee Chair

Valerie Moody

Commitee Members

Melanie McGrath, Ryan Mizner

Keywords

Throwing, Injuries, Pitching, Mechanics

Subject Categories

Sports Sciences

Abstract

Throwing injuries in baseball are increasing amongst major league baseball pitchers. Injuries to the shoulder complex and elbow ligamentous structures are increasing. Variables including pitch count, pitch type, throwing style, and duration of the game have all been “linked” to potential injury. Noticing the realtionship between these variables and injuries can lead to an upward trend in the decrease of throwing injuries.

Recommended Citation

McCarthy, Zachary M., "EXAMINING THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN DIFFERENT PITCHING MECHANICS AND THROWING INJURIES" (2017). Graduate Student Theses, Dissertations, & Professional Papers. 10974.
https://scholarworks.umt.edu/etd/10974