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One of the aims of baseball training is to increase the throwing speed of players. It has been assumed previously that increasing muscle strength will increase throwing speed. Studies involving adult baseball players have demonstrated that the strength of shoulder adductors, wrist extensors and elbow extensors have predicted throwing speed.Objective: The aim of this study was to determine if upper...
Objectives: To compare upper limb musculoskeletal profile and throwing speed in adolescent baseball players and matched controls. Participants: Fourteen elite early adolescent (13–16 years) baseball players and 14 age, height and weight matched control subjects. Main outcome measures: Joint range of motion, isometric muscle strength and overhead throwing speed. Results: No significant differences...