The Acute Effects of Upper Extremity Stretching on Throwing Velocity in Baseball Throwers

Purpose. To examine the effects of static and proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF) stretching of the shoulder internal rotators on throwing velocity. Subjects. 27 male throwers (mean age = 25.1 years old, SD = 2.4) with adequate knowledge of demonstrable throwing mechanics. Study Design....

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Main Authors: Michael Williams, Lanisa Harveson, Jason Melton, Ashley Delobel, Emilio J. Puentedura
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2013-01-01
Series:Journal of Sports Medicine
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2013/481490