Measurement of upper extremity torque production and its relationship to throwing speed in the competitive athlete
- 1 January 1989
- journal article
- Published by SAGE Publications in The American Journal of Sports Medicine
- Vol. 17 (1) , 89-91
- https://doi.org/10.1177/036354658901700115
Abstract
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 meas ured with a radar gun. Results of statistical analysis performed on the data indicate a correlation between shoulder adductors and throwing speed.Keywords
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