The biomechanics of throwing in baseball: reflections on technique, prevention, and applied technology
Keywords:
sports, trauma in athletes, repetitive lesionsAbstract
The objective of this study is to analyze the biomechanical foundations of baseball throwing and its relationship with joint and muscle injuries, integrating kinematic assessment technologies, fatigue management, and recovery protocols to optimize technical performance and reduce risks. Scientific evidence suggests that repetitive throwing generates stress in the shoulder and elbow, requiring refined technique that allows for balance, efficiency, and joint protection. Technologies such as motion sensors and 3D analysis allow for the identification and correction of biomechanical errors. Factors such as fatigue, overload, and inadequate recovery increase injury risk, highlighting the need for training periodization. Core stability with postural alignment is a key for efficient energy transfer, minimizing joint loads. Prevention requires a comprehensive approach involving technical improvement, technological support, fatigue management, and rehabilitation protocols that adjust motor patterns. This maintains performance and prolongs the sports career.
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