Regional interdependence of the hip and lumbo-pelvic region in divison ii collegiate level baseball pitchers: a preliminary study.

Background: Pitchers may be at greater risk of injury in comparison to other overhead throwing athletes due to the repetition of the pitching motion. It has been reported that approximately 30% of all baseball injuries occur in the lower body. This may be related to limited hip mobility, which can compromise pitching biomechanics while placing excessive stress on the trunk and upper quarter.

The effects of patellar taping on knee kinetics, kinematics, and vastus lateralis muscle activity during stair ambulation in individuals with patellofemoral pain.

Study Design: Pre- and postintervention repeated measures design.

Objective: To determine the effects of patellar taping on knee kinetics, kinematics, and vastus lateralis muscle activity during stair ambulation in individuals with patellofemoral pain (PFP).

Background: Patellar taping is a common treatment technique for individuals with PFP.