| The relationship of periscapular strength on scapular upward rotation in professional baseball pitchers. | |
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PMID: 18515910 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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CONTEXT: Deficiencies in scapular upward rotation and periscapular strength have been associated with various shoulder pathologies and decreased athletic performance. Therefore, proper periscapular strength and concomitant scapular upward rotation are important factors among overhead athletes, such as baseball players. OBJECTIVE: To assess the relationships between lower trapezius and serratus anterior strength and the quantity of scapular upward rotation. DESIGN: Descriptive study. SETTING: Laboratory. PARTICIPANTS: 24 professional baseball pitchers. MEASURES: Scapular upward rotation was measured at 0 degrees , 60 degrees , 90 degrees , and 120 degrees of humeral elevation. The maximum isometric strength of the lower trapezius and serratus anterior were measured. RESULTS: There was a moderate-good positive relationship between lower trapezius strength and scapular upward rotation at 90 degrees (r2 = .56, P = .001) and 120 degrees (r2 = .53, P = .001). The relationships between scapular upward rotation and serratus anterior strength were all poor. CONCLUSION: A moderate-good relationship existed between lower trapezius strength and scapular upward rotation. |
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Authors:
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Kevin G Laudner; Justin M Stanek; Keith Meister |
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Type: Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Journal of sport rehabilitation Volume: 17 ISSN: 1056-6716 ISO Abbreviation: J Sport Rehabil Publication Date: 2008 May |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2008-06-02 Completed Date: 2008-09-23 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 9206500 Medline TA: J Sport Rehabil Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 95-105 Citation Subset: IM |
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Kinesiology and Recreation Department at Illinois State University, Normal, IL, USA. klaudne@ilstu.edu |
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Adult Baseball* Biomechanics Humans Male Muscle Strength / physiology* Rotation* Scapula / physiology* Shoulder Joint / physiology |
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