Association of Maximum Pitch Velocity and Elbow Injury in Professional Baseball Pitchers

2010159 citationsJournal Article

Authors

Brandon D. Bushnell · Harbin Clinic

Adam W. Anz · Wake Forest University

Thomas J. Noonan · Steadman Clinic

Michael R. Torry · Steadman Clinic

Richard J. Hawkins · Steadman Clinic

Abstract

A statistically significant association between maximum pitch velocity and elbow injury was noted in this study, providing further support of existing theories about injury in baseball.

Topics & Keywords

Shoulder Injury and Treatment Elbow and Forearm Trauma Treatment Shoulder and Clavicle Injuries

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: The American Journal of Sports Medicine

Volume 38, Issue 4, pp. 728-732

DOI: 10.1177/0363546509350067

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