Display options
Cite
Williams M, Harveson L, Melton J, et al. The Acute Effects of Upper Extremity Stretching on Throwing Velocity in Baseball Throwers. J Sports Med (Hindawi Publ Corp). 2013;2013:481490doi: 10.1155/2013/481490.
Williams, M., Harveson, L., Melton, J., Delobel, A., & Puentedura, E. J. (2013). The Acute Effects of Upper Extremity Stretching on Throwing Velocity in Baseball Throwers. Journal of sports medicine (Hindawi Publishing Corporation), 2013481490. https://doi.org/10.1155/2013/481490
Williams, Michael, et al. "The Acute Effects of Upper Extremity Stretching on Throwing Velocity in Baseball Throwers." Journal of sports medicine (Hindawi Publishing Corporation) vol. 2013 (2013): 481490. doi: https://doi.org/10.1155/2013/481490
Williams M, Harveson L, Melton J, Delobel A, Puentedura EJ. The Acute Effects of Upper Extremity Stretching on Throwing Velocity in Baseball Throwers. J Sports Med (Hindawi Publ Corp). 2013;2013:481490. doi: 10.1155/2013/481490. Epub 2013 Nov 07. PMID: 26464880; PMCID: PMC4590899.
Copy Download .nbib Format: NLM
Share it on

J Sports Med (Hindawi Publ Corp). 2013;2013:481490. doi: 10.1155/2013/481490. Epub 2013 Nov 07.

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

Journal of sports medicine (Hindawi Publishing Corporation)

Michael Williams, Lanisa Harveson, Jason Melton, Ashley Delobel, Emilio J Puentedura

Affiliations

  1. Department of Physical Therapy, School of Allied Health Sciences, University of Nevada Las Vegas, 4505 Maryland Parkway, P.O. Box 453029, Las Vegas, NV 89154-3029, USA.

PMID: 26464880 PMCID: PMC4590899 DOI: 10.1155/2013/481490

Abstract

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. Randomized crossover trial with repeated measures. Methods. Subjects warmed up, threw 10 pitches at their maximum velocity, were randomly assigned to 1 of 3 stretching protocols (static, PNF, or no stretch), and then repeated their 10 pitches. Velocities were recorded after each pitch and average and peak velocities were recorded after each session. Results. Data were analyzed using a 3 × 2 repeated measures ANOVA. No significant interaction between stretching and throwing velocity was observed. Main effects for time were not statistically significant. Main effects for the stretching groups were statistically significant. Discussion. Results suggest that stretching of the shoulder internal rotators did not significantly affect throwing velocity immediately after stretching. This may be due to the complexity of the throwing task. Conclusions. Stretching may be included in a thrower's warm-up without any effects on throwing velocity. Further research should be performed using a population with more throwing experience and skill.

References

  1. Phys Ther Sport. 2011 Aug;12(3):122-6 - PubMed
  2. Med Sci Sports Exerc. 2011 Jul;43(7):1334-59 - PubMed
  3. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther. 1987;8(8):409-16 - PubMed
  4. J Appl Physiol (1985). 1994 Jun;76(6):2714-9 - PubMed
  5. J Sci Med Sport. 2004 Mar;7(1):23-31 - PubMed
  6. J Appl Physiol (1985). 2000 Sep;89(3):1179-88 - PubMed
  7. J Athl Train. 2005 Jun;40(2):94-103 - PubMed
  8. J Sports Sci. 2005 May;23(5):449-54 - PubMed
  9. J Sport Rehabil. 2007 Feb;16(1):28-40 - PubMed
  10. J Shoulder Elbow Surg. 1992 Jan;1(1):15-25 - PubMed
  11. Am J Sports Med. 1985 Jul-Aug;13(4):216-22 - PubMed
  12. Eur J Appl Physiol. 2002 Mar;86(5):428-34 - PubMed
  13. J Strength Cond Res. 2010 Feb;24(2):452-7 - PubMed
  14. Scand J Med Sci Sports. 2010 Apr;20(2):169-81 - PubMed
  15. Clin Sports Med. 1991 Jan;10(1):63-86 - PubMed
  16. Clin J Sport Med. 2004 Sep;14(5):267-73 - PubMed
  17. J Strength Cond Res. 2008 Sep;22(5):1422-8 - PubMed
  18. N Am J Sports Phys Ther. 2007 May;2(2):97-103 - PubMed
  19. Am J Sports Med. 1984 May-Jun;12(3):218-20 - PubMed
  20. Med Sci Sports Exerc. 2008 Mar;40(3):566-73 - PubMed
  21. J Strength Cond Res. 2008 Jul;22(4):1279-85 - PubMed
  22. J Strength Cond Res. 2003 Aug;17(3):489-92 - PubMed
  23. Sports Med. 2009;39(7):569-90 - PubMed
  24. J Sports Med Phys Fitness. 2006 Sep;46(3):403-11 - PubMed
  25. J Strength Cond Res. 2007 Feb;21(1):223-6 - PubMed
  26. Percept Mot Skills. 1995 Feb;80(1):43-8 - PubMed
  27. Eur J Appl Physiol. 2011 Nov;111(11):2633-51 - PubMed
  28. Phys Ther. 1994 Sep;74(9):845-50; discussion 850-2 - PubMed
  29. J Strength Cond Res. 2004 Aug;18(3):654-6 - PubMed
  30. J Strength Cond Res. 2003 Aug;17(3):484-8 - PubMed

Publication Types