Rehabilitation of the pitching shoulder

摘要: Shoulder pain is a common complaint among baseball pitchers. Frequently, the nature of shoulder pathology can be traced to lack flexibility and muscular imbal ance.This paper describes: (1) normal biomechanics properly functioning during pitch, (2) pathomechanics problems, (3) requirements throwing shoulder, (4) balance necessary for an effective shoulder. Appropriate examination procedures are de scribed along with remedial exercises which ensure glenohumeral motion integrated muscle action.