Do certain pitching mechanics cause more injuries?
The answer to this question is currently unknown. There are many theories that implicate specific aspects of a pitcher’s motion that could lead to injury, however there has yet to be any scientific evidence to prove or disprove these theories. The Institute for Sports Medicine and Motion Analysis Center at Children’s Memorial Hospital are currently conducting a research study to investigate the influence of pitching biomechanics on injuries in youth pitchers. Pitchers can learn more about how their own pitching mechanics may be affecting their performance and/or injury risk by participating in Children’s Memorial’s Pitching Biomechanics Analysis, a state-of-the-art, three-dimensional (3-D) motion analysis technology that provides pitchers with personalized analysis and recommendations for stronger, safer pitching.
