Relationship between Torso Rotation and Gluteal Muscle Group Activation in Baseball and Softball Catchers: Skeletally Immature and Mature
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INTRODUCTION Emphasis in the literature has begun to focus on the torso, and its role in dynamic human movement. When considering the anatomy of the lumbopelvichip complex, the torso is included. Lumbopelvic and torso efficient movement allows for optimal transfer of forces from the lower extremity to the upper extremity. In dynamic movement, it is imperative that one has proximal stability for distal mobility. It is the pelvis and torso that allow for the stable foundation for distal movement, specifically the gluteal muscle group which supplies the foundation for the pelvis and torso positioning.
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