Collegiate baseball pitchers demonstrate a relationship between ball velocity and elbow varus torque, both within and across pitchers.
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DOI: 10.1080/14763141.2023.2205380
Abstract: High elbow varus torque during baseball pitching has been identified as a potential cause of ulnar collateral ligament injury in baseball pitchers. In general, elbow varus torque increases as ball velocity increases across pitchers. However,… read more here.
Keywords: relationship; ball velocity; elbow varus; varus torque ... See more keywords
Fastball Velocity and Elbow-Varus Torque in Professional Baseball Pitchers.
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DOI: 10.4085/1062-6050-558-17
Abstract: CONTEXT High loads in the elbow during baseball pitching can lead to serious injuries, including injuries to the ulnar collateral ligament. These injuries have substantial implications for individual pitchers and their teams, especially at the… read more here.
Keywords: baseball; varus torque; velocity; elbow varus ... See more keywords