A Biomechanical Analysis of Lead Hip Flexion in Professional Baseball Pitchers
Sports Health: A Multidisciplinary Approach
Published online on January 19, 2026
Abstract
Sports Health, Volume 18, Issue 4, Page 763-771, July/August 2026.
Background:Deficits in passive range of motion (ROM) and strength of the lead hip during the pitch among professional baseball pitchers are associated with increased injury risk to the core, groin, and throwing shoulder.Hypothesis:A positive, linear ...
Background:Deficits in passive range of motion (ROM) and strength of the lead hip during the pitch among professional baseball pitchers are associated with increased injury risk to the core, groin, and throwing shoulder.Hypothesis:A positive, linear ...