Measurement of upper extremity torque production and its relationship to throwing speed in the competitive athlete.
This study was conducted to establish whether or not a correlation exists between peak torque production of upper extremity (UE) musculature and throwing speed. Eleven professional baseball players were tested for upper extremity peak torque production using a Cybex II Isokinetic Dynamometer. Throwing speed was measured with a radar gun. Results of statistical analysis performed on the data indicate a correlation between shoulder adductors and throwing speed.
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Sports Medicine Clinic, Seattle, Washington 98107.
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D001132:Arm / Q000502:physiology*; D001484:Baseball; D004550:Elbow / Q000502:physiology; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009068:Movement; D012782:Shoulder / Q000502:physiology; D013177:Sports