Presenter Status
Fellow
Abstract Type
Research
Primary Mentor
Brian S Harvey, DO
Start Date
11-5-2023 11:30 AM
End Date
11-5-2023 1:30 PM
Presentation Type
Abstract
Description
Background: Upper extremity injuries are common in baseball players. Objective measurements could assist in determining early signs of fatigue before injury occurs. Using HGD to measure strength changes may help identify early signs in the injury process. To our knowledge, HGD has not been tested on high school baseball players in the sideline setting. It is feasible to perform hand-grip dynamometry on-site at the high school level and HGD measurements will change throughout the season in varsity baseball athletes. Secondary aim: Asses HGD measurement in the context of injury/pain/fatigue/pitching.
Objectives/Goal: It is feasible to perform hand-grip dynamometry on-site at the high school level and HGD measurements will change throughout the season in varsity baseball athletes. Secondary aim: Asses HGD measurement in the context of injury/pain/fatigue/pitching.
Methods/Design: : HGD testing was performed on varsity baseball players 5 times throughout the season at the high school on a bi-weekly basis.
Results: Performing HGD testing on-site at the high school level is feasible. Teaching appropriate usage of a HGD is straightforward and performing the testing is rapid. Limitations include a low number of participants and only one short high school baseball season. Future studies should include larger cohort numbers, longer total duration of study, and shorter testing intervals.
Conclusions: Performing HGD testing on-site at the high school level is feasible. Teaching appropriate usage of a HGD is straightforward and performing the testing is rapid. Limitations include a low number of participants and only one short high school baseball season. Future studies should include larger cohort numbers, longer total duration of study, and shorter testing intervals.
MeSH Keywords
Injury prevention; baseball; hand grip dynamometery; high school, side-line testing
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Higher Education and Teaching Commons, Medical Education Commons, Pediatrics Commons, Science and Mathematics Education Commons, Sports Sciences Commons
Pilot Study Using Sideline Hand-Grip Dynamometry To Assess Strength Changes In A High School Baseball Season: A Feasibility Study
Background: Upper extremity injuries are common in baseball players. Objective measurements could assist in determining early signs of fatigue before injury occurs. Using HGD to measure strength changes may help identify early signs in the injury process. To our knowledge, HGD has not been tested on high school baseball players in the sideline setting. It is feasible to perform hand-grip dynamometry on-site at the high school level and HGD measurements will change throughout the season in varsity baseball athletes. Secondary aim: Asses HGD measurement in the context of injury/pain/fatigue/pitching.
Objectives/Goal: It is feasible to perform hand-grip dynamometry on-site at the high school level and HGD measurements will change throughout the season in varsity baseball athletes. Secondary aim: Asses HGD measurement in the context of injury/pain/fatigue/pitching.
Methods/Design: : HGD testing was performed on varsity baseball players 5 times throughout the season at the high school on a bi-weekly basis.
Results: Performing HGD testing on-site at the high school level is feasible. Teaching appropriate usage of a HGD is straightforward and performing the testing is rapid. Limitations include a low number of participants and only one short high school baseball season. Future studies should include larger cohort numbers, longer total duration of study, and shorter testing intervals.
Conclusions: Performing HGD testing on-site at the high school level is feasible. Teaching appropriate usage of a HGD is straightforward and performing the testing is rapid. Limitations include a low number of participants and only one short high school baseball season. Future studies should include larger cohort numbers, longer total duration of study, and shorter testing intervals.
