Biomechanics of the Elbow

Biomechanics of the Elbow

Elbow Biomechanics of Pitching

BACKGROUND Elbow pain and elbow injuries are common in youth baseball players. It is not clear whether pitching experience and/or age creates biomechanical differences at the elbow and whether these differences place an athlete at greater risk. HYPOTHESES (1) Youth pitchers will have differing elbow kinematics with regard to flexion/extension, internal/external rotation, and pronation/supinat...

Anatomy and biomechanics of the elbow.

The elbow is a complex, highly constrained joint that provides critical range of motion to the upper extremity needed for performing the normal activities of daily living. The elbow is protected by a fortress of individual static and dynamic constraints that function together to provide stability. Knowing the identity and specific functions of each stabilizing structure facilitates appropriate ...

Anatomy and biomechanics of the elbow joint.

The elbow joint is a complex structure that provides an important function as the mechanical link in the upper extremity between the hand, wrist and the shoulder. The elbow's functions include positioning the hand in space for fine movements, powerful grasping and serving as a fulcrum for the forearm. Loss of elbow function can severely affect activities of daily living. It is important to reco...

Biomechanics of the Elbow in the Throwing Athlete

The biomechanics of the elbow have been examined during the baseball pitch, the football pass, the tennis serve, the javelin throw, and the underhand softball pitch. Primary emphasis has been placed on the baseball pitch, because most throwing injuries occur during this motion. The baseball pitch is divided into six phases. They are wind-up, stride, arm cocking, arm acceleration, arm decelerati...