SOFTBALL PLAYERS WITH SHOULDER INJURIES EXHIBIT UPPER-BODY COMPENSATORY STRATEGIES COMPARED TO HEALTHY CONTROLS: A WEARABLE INERTIAL SENSORS STUDY

Authors

Raffaele Zinno, University of BolognaFollow
Stefano Di PaoloFollow
Maxime Hoyaux
Alisea Minardi
Laura BragonzoniFollow

Category

Wearable Technology

Document Type

Paper

Abstract

The aim of the study was to assess the kinematic differences in the upper limb and trunk between healthy and shoulder-injured softball players. Eleven first-division softball players (mean age 25.9±8.1) were enrolled. Five players experienced a shoulder injury with consequent surgery. The players were assessed while performing a standard throw, from the moment when they pick up a ball on the ground (Pick-up Phase) to the complete throw (Pass Phase), using 11 wearable inertial sensors (Xsens MTw Awinda). Peak joint kinematics and range of motion (ROM) were analysed. The shoulder-injured players showed less shoulder internal/external rotation (p

Recommended Citation

Zinno, Raffaele; Di Paolo, Stefano; Hoyaux, Maxime; Minardi, Alisea; and Bragonzoni, Laura (2024) "SOFTBALL PLAYERS WITH SHOULDER INJURIES EXHIBIT UPPER-BODY COMPENSATORY STRATEGIES COMPARED TO HEALTHY CONTROLS: A WEARABLE INERTIAL SENSORS STUDY," ISBS Proceedings Archive: Vol. 42: Iss. 1, Article 155.
Available at: https://commons.nmu.edu/isbs/vol42/iss1/155