Throwing Analysis

Question 1

What problems are in the throwing technique

Answer 1

Limited thoracic rotation
Limited GHJ external rotation
(Limited lower body movement)
Limited shoulder girdle retraction
Limited horizontal extension

Question 2

Why are these problems occurring in shoulder throw

Answer 2

Limited TR = reduced thoracic mobility
Limited ER = tight internal rotators - pec major and subscap
Limited shoulder girdle retraction = tight pec minor and serratus ant
Limited horizontal ext = tight pec major

Question 3

Exercise for pec major tightness

Answer 3

Resistance band pulls
2-4 sets
30-60 sec reps
Focus on eccentric phase

Question 4

What exercise is needed for right pec minor tightness to increase ROM at shoulder girdle retraction

Answer 4

Doorway stretch

Closed kinetic chain
Static stretch that helps creep and relaxation

Question 5

What are the outcome measures for pec major tightness

Answer 5

Test with a goniometer
Or eyeball and feedback

Use supine led hands on back of head stretch, see if increase in ROM from initial test - positive test if elbows don’t touch bed