3-D Scapular Position And Muscle Strength Are Related In Professional Baseball Pitchers

Objective: Alterations in scapular position are hypothesized to influence the scapular stabilizing muscles' force production capabilities. The lower trapezius (LT) and serratus anterior (SA) are thought to be particularly important as they may aid in proper shoulder position and arm deceleration during overhead throwing. There is limited evidence examining the relationship between scapular position and muscle strength. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to examine the relationship between 3-D scapular position and pectoralis minor length (PML) with LT and SA strength.