What is the relationship between pitch count, strength, and pain for Division II collegiate softball pitchers?

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dc.contributor.advisorTerrell, Sara Lynn
dc.contributor.authorDewith, Jadin
dc.date.accessioned2022-05-10T21:19:56Z
dc.date.available2022-05-10T21:19:56Z
dc.date.issued2022-05
dc.descriptionHonors Thesis Spring 2022en_US
dc.description.abstractCollegiate fastpitch softball pitchers utilize an underhand pitching technique which creates high shoulder stress. Injury prevention measures, such as pitch counts, are missing in softball. Higher pitch counts may reduce strength, increase pain, inhibit proper mechanics, and contribute to higher injury risk. Yet, there is a paucity of research exploring monitoring intervention measures within Division II softball pitchers. The purpose of this study was to assess changes in isometric strength, pitch count, self-reported pain, and open and closed kinetic chain functional test performance in Division II softball pitchers at three time points: off-season, pre-season, and in season. Early monitoring strategies indicated reductions in pitching side isometric strength in key muscles that support pitching technique from off-season to pre-season measurements, but in season measurements did not continue this decline. Athletes improved performance in three functional tests but demonstrated reduced muscle endurance of the posterior chain from off-season to pre-season. These patterns continued to be seen during the competitive season.en_US
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/11416/620
dc.language.isoen_USen_US
dc.publisherFlorida Southern Collegeen_US
dc.subjectPitching (Softball)en_US
dc.subjectSports injuriesen_US
dc.titleWhat is the relationship between pitch count, strength, and pain for Division II collegiate softball pitchers?en_US
dc.typeThesisen_US

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