Date of Award
1999
Document Type
Scholarly Project
Degree Name
Master of Physical Therapy (MPT)
Department
Physical Therapy
First Advisor
Renee Mabey
Keywords
Baseball; Rotator Cuff -- injuries
Abstract
Rotator cuff injury is one of the most common shoulder problems seen in the baseball pitchers today. The rotator cuff is the primary dynamic stabilizer of the glenohumeral joint and is placed under significant stress during each pitch the player delivers to the plate. Rotator cuff injury and dysfunction in the baseball pitcher may be classified based on etiology as primary impingement, primary tensile overload, instability, and macrotrauma.
The shoulder is a complex joint and proper treatment relies on the physical therapist's knowledge of the anatomy and function of all of the involved structures about the shoulder. The therapist must also know how the structures work together to promote the smooth, coordinated movements necessary for normal arm motion. A thorough history and physical examination are paramount in the evaluation, classification, and treatment planning of the athlete with rotator cuff pathology, which is the focus of this literature review.
Recommended Citation
Breyen, Jeff, "Etiology and Treatment of Rotator Cuff Injuries in Baseball Pitchers" (1999). Physical Therapy Scholarly Projects. 69.
https://commons.und.edu/pt-grad/69