Periscapular Strength Profile Changes in Collegiate Baseball Pitchers Over the Course of a Season.

Background: Repetitive application of high forces to the shoulder and scapular musculature during the pitching motion over the course of a collegiate baseball season may lead to changes in strength and increased fatigue, potentially predisposing pitching athletes to injury. The purpose of this study was to investigate periscapular strength profiles of Division I collegiate baseball players over the course of a season.

Methods: This study was a retrospective data analysis of 18 Division I baseball pitchers.

Signs of Nervous System Sensitization in Female Runners with Chronic Patellofemoral Pain.

Background: Patellofemoral pain (PFP) is a common overuse injury among runners, affecting females at a higher rate than males. PFP can often become chronic, with evidence suggesting it may be linked to both peripheral and central sensitization of the nervous system. Sensitization of the nervous system can be identified through quantitative sensory testing (QST).