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Step by Step Guide to Understanding the Kinetic Chain Concept in the Overhead Athlete.

ABSTRACT: PURPOSE OF REVIEW:The purpose of this review will be to provide both a historical and recent review of the role of the kinetic chain for the overhead athlete. The kinetic chain concept will then be applied to clinical exercise modifications and integrations for prevention and treatment of shoulder injury. RECENT FINDINGS:The primary conclusion reached through this review is the important role the lower extremity, trunk, and scapular region play in the development of optimal terminal segment acceleration in the overhead throwing and serving motion. Failure of any links in the kinetic chain has implications for shoulder and elbow injury in the overhead athlete. Modifications of traditional shoulder exercises emphasizing activation of the scapular stabilizers and core musculature alongside concomitant rotator cuff activation are recommended and supported in EMG research. Future research is needed to further identify risk factors and rehabilitation and prevention strategies and key clinical tests for the overhead athlete. The goal is to elucidate the important role the kinetic chain plays in both performance enhancement and injury prevention for the overhead athlete. Understanding the key role all segments of the kinetic chain play in the complex biomechanical segmental rotations required for high-level throwing and serving will assist clinicians who work with overhead athletes.

SUBMITTER: Ellenbecker TS

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7174497 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

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Step by Step Guide to Understanding the Kinetic Chain Concept in the Overhead Athlete.

Ellenbecker Todd S TS Aoki Ryoki R

Current reviews in musculoskeletal medicine 20200401 2

<h4>Purpose of review</h4>The purpose of this review will be to provide both a historical and recent review of the role of the kinetic chain for the overhead athlete. The kinetic chain concept will then be applied to clinical exercise modifications and integrations for prevention and treatment of shoulder injury.<h4>Recent findings</h4>The primary conclusion reached through this review is the important role the lower extremity, trunk, and scapular region play in the development of optimal termin ...[more]

PMID: 32172436

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