Category
Athletics
Document Type
Paper
Abstract
The objective of this study is to demonstrate the utility of predictive musculoskeletal simulations in baseball pitching. An optimal control analysis was developed that aimed to minimize injury risk while maintaining pitching performance. The optimization converged on a solution that reduced peak shoulder internal rotation by 27.1% while maintaining peak hand velocity within 1.7%. The optimized simulation suggested that 1) a lower arm slot 2) greater knee extension in the stride leg would lead to reduced injury risk without degrading performance. This study's findings demonstrate the potential of biomechanical analyses in enhancing performance and reducing injury risks in baseball pitchers.
Recommended Citation
Templin, Tylan; Oyama, Sakiko; Eliason, Travis; and Nicolella, Daniel
(2024)
"MARKERLESS MOTION CAPTURE AND OPTIMAL CONTROL TO INFORM PITCHING MECHANICS AND REDUCE INJURY RISK,"
ISBS Proceedings Archive: Vol. 42:
Iss.
1, Article 94.
Available at:
https://commons.nmu.edu/isbs/vol42/iss1/94
