Researchers studied the bilateral forward scapular posture, the glenohumeral horizontal adduction and the rotational range of 40 professional baseball players, including pitchers and position players. They found a good negative relationship between the glenohumeral horizontal adduction range of motion and the forward scapular posture, which means the dominant shoulders should have significantly more forward scapular posture.
Read the coverage on preventing baseball players’ shoulder tightness.
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– Study: Some Olympic Sports Need Better Injury Prevention Strategies
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